Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 24 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-100 matches up vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and HX10V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.