Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650 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
- Launched December 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-2 iHS was launched 12 months after the W650 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Sony W650
XZ-2 iHS | W650 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
W650 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W650
XZ-2 iHS | W650 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys outer 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the W650.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and W650 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and W650.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W650 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 346 gr (0.76 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 220 photos |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Retail pricing | $450 | $140 |