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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released about the same time to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are 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 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SP-100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SP-100

 Galaxy Camera 2 SP-100 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SP-100 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-100 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (400 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
37
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $400