Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP1x
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe TG-310 was launched 11 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-310 matches up against the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sigma DP1x
| TG-310 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-310
| DP1x | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP1x
| TG-310 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the DP1x.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and DP1x.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-310 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TG-310 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sigma DP1x |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 150 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $574 |