Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was brought out 8 months later than the RX100 II and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-100 grades vs the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has got 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 compared to the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and RX100 II is 63 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.