Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W690

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 10 months later than the W690 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the W690.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and W690 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and W690.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W690 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.