Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 12 months later than the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-100 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 against the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera is 63 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SP-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.