Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W610

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 12 months later than the W610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and W610 is 85 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and W610.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W610 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.