Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 3 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 80 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX500 IS will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.