Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Released October 2009
- Replaced the Sigma DP1
- Replacement is Sigma DP1x
Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-610 was introduced 16 months later than the DP1s making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-610 matches up vs the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sigma DP1s
TG-610 | DP1s | |||
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Released | January 2011 | October 2009 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Olympus TG-610
DP1s | TG-610 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP1s
TG-610 | DP1s | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 against the DP1s.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and DP1s.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-610 will result in more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer TG-610 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sigma DP1s |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 270 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 210 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $223 | $0 |