Olympus SP-100 vs Sony G3

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was released 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-100 grades against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and G3 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and G3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.