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Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Sigma DP2s
(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
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 8010 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was introduced within a month of the DP2s so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 8010 grades vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sigma DP2s

 8010 DP2s 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Olympus 8010

 DP2s 8010 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sigma DP2s

 8010 DP2s 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 features physical 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 DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 versus the DP2s.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 8010 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 8010 will produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
64
weather sealing
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sigma DP2s
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sigma DP2s
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $940