Olympus SP-100 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-100 was launched 2 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-100 scores versus the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 and Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 vs the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and NEX-7 is 63 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and NEX-7.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.