Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TX30

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 7 months earlier than the TX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outer dimensions 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and TX30 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and TX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.