Olympus 8010 vs Sigma Quattro

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 8010 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was introduced 7 years prior to the Quattro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8010 grades against the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 compared to the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.