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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 5 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-100 matches up against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony W230

 SP-100 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus SP-100

 W230 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony W230

 SP-100 W230 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 against the W230.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and W230 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and W230.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (594g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony W230
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 gr (1.31 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $180