Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sigma DP2s

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled within a month of the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus Tough-3000 will offer greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.