Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V
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37 Features
67 Overall
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![Olympus XZ-2 iHS front Olympus XZ-2 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V/Sony-HX200V-front.jpg)
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55 Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Later Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and HX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 8 months later than the HX200V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Sony HX200V
XZ-2 iHS | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
HX200V | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony HX200V
XZ-2 iHS | HX200V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has 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) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the HX200V.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and HX200V is 85 and 66 respectively.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and HX200V.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX200V will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent XZ-2 iHS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-12-18 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 346g (0.76 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $480 |