Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 7 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and A7R IV is 85 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.