Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 4 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 85 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.