Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2

Here, we are looking at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 3 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the DP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and DP2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and DP2.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will give you more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.