Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was revealed 11 months after the NEX-6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-100 grades versus the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 and the NEX-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and NEX-6 is 63 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and NEX-6.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SP-100 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The younger SP-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.