Olympus SP-100 vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 13 months later than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-100 scores vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 vs the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and W710 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and W710.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.