• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Canon T5

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Less shutter lag
    0.16 vs 0.31 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.3 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon T5 advantages over Olympus SP-100

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.30 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 330 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    77 mm vs 133 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    12 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1700 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality with great color accuracy; Lightweight and compact design; Great value for the money; Canon EF-S mount provides access to a vast array of lens options; Feature Guide and Creative Auto helps new users.

  • Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer; Without AF assist from flash low-light AF can struggle; Dynamic range and high ISO performance not as good as some competing models; No continuous AF in movie mode; Mono sound; No external mic jack.

  • Read our Canon T5 Review

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 T5
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon T5 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony A58

Olympus SP-100
Sony A58
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Sony A58

Canon T5
Sony A58
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony A58

Compared to Canon T5i

Olympus SP-100
Canon T5i
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Canon T5i

Canon T5
Canon T5i
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon T5i

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 T5
Panasonic FZ70
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T5 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 T5
Samsung WB2200F
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

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