Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

The TG-810 was unveiled 19 months later than the DP1x which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-810 grades versus the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sigma DP1x
TG-810 | DP1x | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-810
DP1x | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP1x
TG-810 | DP1x | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 has physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 and the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and DP1x.
As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-810 will result in more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sigma DP1x |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/4.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
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 | 220 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $428 | $574 |