Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x
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Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Announced February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

The 8010 was announced very close to the DP1x and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 8010 grades vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sigma DP1x
8010 | DP1x | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus 8010
DP1x | 8010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sigma DP1x
8010 | DP1x | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 8010 compared to the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and DP1x.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 8010 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus 8010 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sigma DP1x |
Also called as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/4.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 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 All around 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $574 |