Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX1

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.

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The SP-100 was revealed 4 years after the TX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 matches up against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 vs the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TX1 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and TX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SP-100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.