Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm A150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm A150 was brought out 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A150 grades against the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A150 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.