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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 21 months after the HX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-100 grades vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony HX200V

 SP-100 HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2012Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus SP-100

 HX200V SP-100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX200V

 SP-100 HX200V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-100 versus the HX200V.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and HX200V is 63 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and HX200V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (594 grams)
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (594g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery power (450 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (594g)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (583g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-29 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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