Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 6 years after the SD14 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the SD14.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and SD14 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and SD14.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will show more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent XZ-2 iHS will have an advantage in sensor tech.