Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 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 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2009
- Renewed by Sigma DP2s

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

The TG-310 was manufactured 16 months after the DP2 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-310 grades against the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sigma DP2
TG-310 | DP2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Olympus TG-310
DP2 | TG-310 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2
TG-310 | DP2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and DP2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-310 will produce greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
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 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 41mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 150 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $649 |