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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
27
Overall
36

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sigma DP1x

 TG-630 iHS DP1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 DP1x TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sigma DP1x

 TG-630 iHS DP1x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the DP1x.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and DP1x.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will offer you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography factors
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offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
59
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sigma DP1x
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sigma DP1x
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $574