Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sigma DP1x

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the DP1x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and DP1x.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will produce greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.