Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 3 years before the HX90V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the HX90V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and HX90V is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and HX90V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.