Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX5
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-100 was launched 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-100 grades vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony WX5
SP-100 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 44 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus SP-100
WX5 | SP-100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony WX5
SP-100 | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 comes with exterior measurements 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 and the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and WX5 is 63 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and WX5.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest 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 | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (1.31 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $400 | $250 |