Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 3 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 scores versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 against the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and HX80 is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and HX80.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.