Olympus SP-100 vs Canon SX420 IS

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Olympus SP-100 vs Canon SX420 IS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Canon SX420 IS

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.9 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 1,008 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 195 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 0.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX420 IS advantages over Olympus SP-100

Thinner
85 mm vs 133 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
325g vs 589g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.0 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus SP-100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus SP-100 Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Canon SX420 IS.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Canon SX420 IS

Fujifilm SL1000

$279
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$650
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Canon SX420 IS

Panasonic FZ70

$279
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB2200F

Canon SX420 IS

Samsung WB2200F

$279
1/2.3 inch

Lighter weight
More pixels

$675
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Olympus SP-100

Canon SX400 IS

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$149
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX420 IS

Canon SX400 IS

$279
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

$149
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus

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Compared to Canon SX410 IS

Olympus SP-100

Canon SX410 IS

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX420 IS

Canon SX410 IS

$279
1/2.3 inch

$199
1/2.3 inch

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