Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A200

The following is a complete review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty similar but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 4 years after the A200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony A200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the A200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and A200 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and A200.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.