Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H70

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 3 years later than the H70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 grades vs the H70 with regards to 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-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 provides external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 vs the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and H70 is 63 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and H70.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.