Olympus SP-100 vs Sony S950

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony S950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 5 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-100 matches up against the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 and the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and S950 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and S950.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.