Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony S2000

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the S2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and S2000 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and S2000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.