Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony HX80
SP-100 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SP-100
HX80 | SP-100 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | January 2014 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX80
SP-100 | HX80 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 pictures | 390 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $368 |