Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 4 months before the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and HX50V is 85 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and HX50V.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX50V will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.