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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Released January 2011
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-610 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was unveiled 4 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-610 matches up against the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-610 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Olympus TG-610

 DP2 Quattro TG-610 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-610 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Olympus TG-610Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $223 $931