Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony WX50

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 11 months after the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features outer 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and WX50 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and WX50.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX50 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger XZ-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.