Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 12 months later than the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and WB850F is 85 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and WB850F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB850F will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.