Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V
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![Olympus Stylus SP-100 front Olympus Stylus SP-100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100/Olympus-SP-100-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SP-100 was introduced 10 months after the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-100 grades vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony HX50V
SP-100 | HX50V | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus SP-100
HX50V | SP-100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX50V
SP-100 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features external measurements 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 compared to the HX50V.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V size comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and HX50V is 63 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and HX50V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
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 | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594g (1.31 pounds) | 272g (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 400 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $439 |