Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A7c

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A7c (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 8 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outer 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 Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the A7c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and A7c is 85 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and A7c.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will produce extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.