Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A580

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-100 was introduced 2 years after the A580 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-100 grades against the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 comes with 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 Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 vs the A580.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and A580 is 63 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and A580.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SP-100 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more recent SP-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.