Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung HZ50W

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 3 years after the HZ50W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-100 scores versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 comes with physical measurements 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 Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 versus the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and HZ50W is 63 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.