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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 SP-100 NEX-6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2013More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus SP-100

		

		

			
 NEX-6 SP-100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 SP-100 NEX-6 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and NEX-6 is 63 and 85 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
44
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
74
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
Sony NEX-6 Street photography details
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
78
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (345g)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography features
53
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
66
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
53
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
75
 lighter than competition in class (345g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
47
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
75
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external mic jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
32
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony NEX-6
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-29 2013-03-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 594g (1.31 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $365