Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TX55 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 18 months after the TX55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and TX55 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and TX55.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX55 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger XZ-2 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.