Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A900

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was brought out 5 years later than the A900 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 matches up versus the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 and the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and A900 is 63 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and A900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will offer you extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.