Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony H20

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers 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) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and H20 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and H20.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.