Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S2100

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was brought out 4 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-100 scores versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 and the S2100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and S2100 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and S2100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.