Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2012

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-100 was released 24 months after the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-100 grades vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony TX20
SP-100 | TX20 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus SP-100
TX20 | SP-100 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony TX20
SP-100 | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 vs the TX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and TX20 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TX20.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (1.31 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 250 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $400 | $330 |