Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony QX10

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and QX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 8 months prior to the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and QX10 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and QX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony QX10 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.