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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony A99 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was released 3 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-100 matches up against the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony A99 II

 SP-100 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus SP-100

 A99 II SP-100 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2014More modern by 32 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony A99 II

 SP-100 A99 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 offers external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 against the A99 II.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and A99 II is 63 and 57 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and A99 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Sony A99 II Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
Sony A99 II Street photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 II Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
53
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 II Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
Sony A99 II Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony A99 II
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-29 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 849 grams (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 330 images 490 images
Battery form Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $400 $3,198