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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was released 11 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sigma DP2s

 TG-310 DP2s 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Olympus TG-310

 DP2s TG-310 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2s

 TG-310 DP2s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 versus the DP2s.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and DP2s.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-310 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than average (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2s
 Olympus TG-310Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sigma DP2s
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $940