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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was announced at a similar time to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-100 scores against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony WX220

 SP-100 WX220 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus SP-100

 WX220 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony WX220

 SP-100 WX220 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 compared to the WX220.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and WX220 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and WX220.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony WX220
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-29 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
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 594 gr (1.31 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 210 photos
Type 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $198