Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H50

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-100 grades versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 against the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and H50 is 63 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and H50.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to resolve more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.