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Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was manufactured 2 years after the DP1s which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sigma DP1s

 TG-320 DP1s 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Olympus TG-320

 DP1s TG-320 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sigma DP1s

 TG-320 DP1s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides external dimensions 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 DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 versus the DP1s.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and DP1s.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-320 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1s Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sigma DP1s
 Olympus TG-320Sigma DP1s
General Information
Company Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sigma DP1s
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $0