• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Canon SX60

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Less shutter lag
    0.16 vs 0.40 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.3 fps vs 6.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SX60 advantages over Olympus SP-100

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    19 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • 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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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 SX60
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX60 vs Fujifilm SL1000

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 SX60
Panasonic FZ70
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX60 vs Panasonic FZ70

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 SX60
Samsung WB2200F
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX60 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Nikon P600

Olympus SP-100
Nikon P600
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Nikon P600

Canon SX60
Nikon P600
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Nikon P610

Olympus SP-100
Nikon P610
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Nikon P610

Canon SX60
Nikon P610
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P610

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