Olympus SP-100 vs Sony WX9

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 3 years after the WX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-100 grades vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 offers 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) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 versus the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and WX9 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and WX9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger SP-100 should have an edge in sensor technology.