Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A58

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A58 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 11 months prior to the A58 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and A58 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and A58.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A58 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.