Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung GX-20

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was announced 6 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-100 scores vs the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 against the GX-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and GX-20 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus SP-100 will result in more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.