Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X90
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Announced July 2010
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-100 was introduced 3 years later than the X90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-100 matches up against the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax X90
| SP-100 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus SP-100
| X90 | SP-100 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax X90
| SP-100 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 against the X90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and X90 is 63 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and X90.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax X90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 594 gr (1.31 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $400 | $350 |