Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1000pj was revealed 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1000pj matches up against the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj provides external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The S1000pj uses the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The older S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.