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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-310 was introduced 4 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-310 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-310 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Olympus TG-310

 DP2 Quattro TG-310 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-310 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides 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) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Olympus TG-310Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 45mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $931