Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony H50

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and H50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the H50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and H50 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and H50.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.