Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively close but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The SP-100 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-100 scores against the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical 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 RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 vs the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and RX100 IV is 63 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.