Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 24 months later than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-100 scores against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outer 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 and the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and W690 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and W690.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-100 should have an edge in sensor technology.