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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 V
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony RX100 IV

 SP-100 RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Olympus SP-100

 RX100 IV SP-100 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2014Newer by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX100 IV

 SP-100 RX100 IV 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
Sony RX100 IV Street photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (594g)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (16.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (594g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
86
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (594g)
81
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX100 IV
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life 330 shots 280 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $898