Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W650

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years after the W650 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-100 scores versus the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has exterior measurements 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 versus the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and W650 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SP-100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.