Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma SD15
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sigma SD15, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The TG-310 was launched 11 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-310 matches up against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sigma SD15
TG-310 | SD15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Olympus TG-310
SD15 | TG-310 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma SD15
TG-310 | SD15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-310 versus Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 compared to the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and SD15.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-310 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sigma SD15 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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 | - |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $1,500 |