Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sigma DP2s
E-PL6 | DP2s | |||
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Released | August 2014 | February 2010 | Newer by 55 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma DP2s
E-PL6 | DP2s | |||
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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).
Look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sigma DP2s | |
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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 |