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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
Sigma DP1s
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sigma DP1s

 TG-610 DP1s 
ReleasedJanuary 2011October 2009More recent by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper 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 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (270g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP1s
 Olympus TG-610Sigma DP1s
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