Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony H90

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and H90 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 10 months after the H90 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and H90 is 85 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and H90.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H90 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.