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 Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX10 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Sony RX10 II has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SP-100 and the Sony RX10 II. Sony RX10 II is 3mm shorter and 31mm thinner than Olympus SP-100 but it is also 7mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX10 II.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX10 II.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SP-100 is significantly lighter (219g ) than the Sony RX10 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RX10 II, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SP-100.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SP-100 and Sony RX10 II's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX10 II features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Olympus SP-100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 II.