Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX90V

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 14 months before the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 matches up vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 against the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and HX90V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-100 will be behind in sensor technology.