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Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Updated by Sigma DP1s
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Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was brought out 21 months after the DP1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 8010 grades versus the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sigma DP1

 8010 DP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2008Newer by 21 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Olympus 8010

 DP1 8010 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sigma DP1

 8010 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the DP1.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and DP1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 8010 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 8010 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (270g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sigma DP1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sigma DP1
Alternate name mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $566