Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony W690
SP-100 | W690 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus SP-100
W690 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony W690
SP-100 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |