Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon D2Xs versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D2Xs (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the D2Xs (APS-C) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D2Xs was launched 7 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D2Xs matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2Xs & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D2Xs Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2Xs features outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D2Xs vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D2Xs and XZ-2 iHS is 51 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Xs and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The D2Xs offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The older D2Xs is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.