Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W350

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-100 and Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 4 years after the W350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-100 grades vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the W350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and W350 is 63 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and W350.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.