Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX600 HS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

The SX600 HS was revealed 13 months later than the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX600 HS grades versus the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SX600 HS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | December 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SX600 HS
XZ-2 iHS | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
SX600 HS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and XZ-2 iHS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX600 HS will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lbs) | 346g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 340 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $450 |