Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A7 III

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 6 years prior to the A7 III which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and A7 III is 85 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and A7 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 III will deliver more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.