Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620

Here, we are looking at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 12 months later than the W620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and W620 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W620 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.