Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB750

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was brought out 2 years after the WB750 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up versus the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 and the WB750.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and WB750 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to resolve more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.