Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled within a month of the DP2 Quattro so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.