Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony A68

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and A68 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 3 years before the A68 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got 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) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and A68 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and A68.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A68 will provide greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.