Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TF1

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 8 months after the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-100 matches up versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 and the TF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TF1 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.