Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-870 versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was launched 5 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-870 matches up against the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 versus the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-870 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-870 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 provides an advantage in sensor technology.