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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was revealed 19 months after the DP2s which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-810 grades versus the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sigma DP2s

 TG-810 DP2s 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Olympus TG-810

 DP2s TG-810 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP2s

 TG-810 DP2s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 has got physical 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 DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 against the DP2s.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-810 will show extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TG-810 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP2s
 Olympus TG-810Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sigma DP2s
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
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 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $940