Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sigma DP2x, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 24 months later than the DP2x making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the DP2x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and DP2x.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will result in extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.