Olympus SP-100 vs Sony TX66

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 24 months later than the TX66 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-100 scores against the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 and the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and TX66 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TX66.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 will have an edge in sensor technology.