Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A33

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 2 years after the A33 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got 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) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony A33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and A33 is 85 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and A33.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A33 will show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.