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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma DP2s, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was launched 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL6 grades versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sigma DP2s

 E-PL6 DP2s 
ReleasedAugust 2014February 2010Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Olympus E-PL6

 DP2s E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma DP2s

 E-PL6 DP2s 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 vs the DP2s.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-PL6 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
86
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average (280g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma DP2s
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Sigma DP2s
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-01 2010-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $940