Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung SL30

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outer 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) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and SL30 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and SL30.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent XZ-2 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.