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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was introduced 5 years after the DP1x which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-860 scores vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sigma DP1x

 TG-860 DP1x 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-860

 DP1x TG-860 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sigma DP1x

 TG-860 DP1x 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 vs the DP1x.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and DP1x.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will offer you greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer TG-860 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1x Travel photography factors
71
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competitors (250g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
48
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sigma DP1x
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sigma DP1x
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $574