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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony TX20

 SP-100 TX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus SP-100

 TX20 SP-100 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony TX20

 SP-100 TX20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (594 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (594 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (250 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (594 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony TX20
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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