Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W560

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W560 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 24 months after the W560 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and W560 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and W560.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W560 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger XZ-2 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.