Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung DV300F

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 12 months after the DV300F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the DV300F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and DV300F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and DV300F.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.