Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was revealed 7 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX150 IS scores against the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 86 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX150 IS will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.