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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony HX350

 SP-100 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus SP-100

 HX350 SP-100 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2014Fresher by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX350

 SP-100 HX350 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (594g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (594 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (594 grams)
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX350
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-29 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 -