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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
Sigma DP2x
(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
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sigma DP2x

 TG-860 DP2x 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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).

Check the Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
47
reasonably wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sigma DP2x
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sigma 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