Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W730

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released at a similar time to the W730 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and W730 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and W730.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W730 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.