Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H55

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-100 and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 3 years after the H55 which is quite a serious difference as far as 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 H55 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-100 matches up versus the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 against the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and H55 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and H55.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.