Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 18 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 63 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.