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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-610 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was announced within a month of the DP2x and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-610 grades versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sigma DP2x

 TG-610 DP2x 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Olympus TG-610

 DP2x TG-610 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP2x

 TG-610 DP2x 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 provides external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 vs the DP2x.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-610 will show greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sigma DP2x
 Olympus TG-610Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sigma DP2x
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $223 $699