Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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67 Overall
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60 Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
XZ-2 iHS | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Galaxy Camera 2 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | December 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
XZ-2 iHS | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the Galaxy Camera 2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-12-18 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 346g (0.76 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 400 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $450 | $400 |