Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sigma DP1x
TG-610 | DP1x | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-610
DP1x | TG-610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP1x
TG-610 | DP1x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $223 | $574 |