Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.