Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 3 years before the HX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-100 grades versus the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 provides physical 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and HX350.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.