Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony RX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and RX10 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 15 months prior to the RX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. 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) and the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and RX10 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and RX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.