Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was announced 16 months before the RX10 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 matches up vs the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 and the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and RX10 II is 63 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and RX10 II.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 II will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.