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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was launched 11 months after the DP1x which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up against the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sigma DP1x

 TG-610 DP1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-610

 DP1x TG-610 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP1x

 TG-610 DP1x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 features physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 vs the DP1x.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and DP1x.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-610 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
lighter than competition in class (250g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP1x
 Olympus TG-610Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus TG-610 Sigma DP1x
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
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