Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor measurements.

The SP-100 was released 5 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-100 scores vs the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony HX99
SP-100 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Olympus SP-100
HX99 | SP-100 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX99
SP-100 | HX99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display measurements |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-100 and Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 and the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and HX99 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and HX99.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SP-100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 gr (1.31 lb) | 242 gr (0.53 lb) |
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 images | 360 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $400 | $469 |