Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 6 months before the TF1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outside measurements 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and TF1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and TF1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TF1 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.