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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed very close to the WX350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-100 matches up vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony WX350

					

					

						
 SP-100 WX350 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SP-100

					

					

						
 WX350 SP-100 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony WX350

					

					

						
 SP-100 WX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the WX350.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and WX350 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and WX350.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

						Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
36
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (164g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Sony WX350
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
53
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
72
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (164 grams)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
47
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external mic support
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (594g)
35
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (164g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $270