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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was announced at a similar time to the DP2x and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-310 scores versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sigma DP2x

 TG-310 DP2x 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Olympus TG-310

 DP2x TG-310 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2x

 TG-310 DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 versus the DP2x.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and DP2x.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-310 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2x Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2x
 Olympus TG-310Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus TG-310 Sigma DP2x
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $699