Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was released 4 years after the DP2x which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-860 scores against the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sigma DP2x
| TG-860 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Olympus TG-860
| DP2x | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sigma DP2x
| TG-860 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 vs the DP2x.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and DP2x.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-860 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sigma DP2x |
| Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 life | 300 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $279 | $699 |