Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sigma DP2x

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Tough-3000 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x 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).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and DP2x.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Tough-3000 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus Tough-3000 will show extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.