Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX10
- Successor is Sony RX10 III
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony RX10 II
SP-100 | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Olympus SP-100
RX10 II | SP-100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | January 2014 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX10 II
SP-100 | RX10 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 pounds) | 813 grams (1.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $400 | $998 |