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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
62
Features
38
Overall
52

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Announced August 2011
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was revealed 3 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-810 matches up against the DP2 Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-810 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Olympus TG-810

 DP2 Quattro TG-810 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-810 DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Olympus TG-810Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $428 $931