Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX50 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17″) and weighs 595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SP-100 has external dimensions of 122 x 91 x 133 mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 5.25″) and weighs 594 g (1.31 lb / 20.95 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and the Olympus SP-100. Canon SX50 HS is 4mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Olympus SP-100 but it is also 1mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-100.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX50 HS and Olympus SP-100.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SP-100 is 1g lighter than the Canon SX50 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS nor Olympus Stylus SP-100 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SP-100's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX50 HS's 2.8" screen.
On the other hand, Canon SX50 HS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Olympus SP-100 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX50 HS.