Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony WX80

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched around the same time to the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and WX80 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and WX80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.