Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and RX100 II (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 6 months earlier than the RX100 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and RX100 II is 85 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and RX100 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.