Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A330

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor 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") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and A330 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and A330.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.