Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620
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37 Features
67 Overall
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![Olympus XZ-2 iHS front Olympus XZ-2 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-front.jpg)
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96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Overview
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.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Sony W620
XZ-2 iHS | W620 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
W620 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W620
XZ-2 iHS | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and W620 is 85 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W620 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-12-18 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 346 gr (0.76 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-90B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $450 | $102 |