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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony W690

 SP-100 W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus SP-100

 W690 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony W690

 SP-100 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
53
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony W690
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $297