Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2x

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 23 months later than the DP2x making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and DP2x is 85 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and DP2x.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will give more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.