Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-100 matches up versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 versus the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and HX100V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.