Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500
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![Olympus Stylus SP-100 front Olympus Stylus SP-100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100/Olympus-SP-100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500/Sony-WX500-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SP-100 was introduced 14 months prior to the WX500 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-100 scores versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony WX500
SP-100 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Olympus SP-100
WX500 | SP-100 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 14 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony WX500
SP-100 | WX500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-100 versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-100 vs the WX500.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and WX500 is 63 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and WX500.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 360 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $348 |