Olympus SP-100 vs Sony QX10
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2013
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-100 and Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up vs the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony QX10
| SP-100 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus SP-100
| QX10 | SP-100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony QX10
| SP-100 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | September 2013 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should 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) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 against the QX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and QX10.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
Sony QX10 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus SP-100 Street photography factors
Sony QX10 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lighter than competition (105 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Sony QX10 Vlogging info
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (594g)
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Lens-style |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | - |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 grams (1.31 lb) | 105 grams (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $400 | $250 |