Canon 1D X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D X and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X was brought out 14 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D X matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D X Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X offers physical measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D X compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and XZ-2 iHS is 50 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D X featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X will give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1D X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.