Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W530

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W530 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 24 months later than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and W530 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and W530.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W530 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.