Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W650

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.