Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A560

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 and Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was launched 3 years later than the A560 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-100 scores against the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has external 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 Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 and the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and A560 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and A560.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-100 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.