Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony RX1R

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 6 months before the RX1R so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external measurements 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and RX1R is 85 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and RX1R.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will give more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.