Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-7

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 13 months later than the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys exterior 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 NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the NEX-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and NEX-7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.