Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma DP2

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sigma DP2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 3 years after the DP2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and DP2.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.