Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W510

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W510 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 24 months later than the W510 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the W510.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and W510 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and W510.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern XZ-2 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.