Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung SL820

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 5 years after the SL820 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-100 matches up versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and SL820 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 provides an edge in sensor technology.