Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma DP2
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced September 2009
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sigma DP2
| TG-830 iHS | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | September 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| DP2 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sigma DP2
| TG-830 iHS | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sigma DP2 |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2009-09-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $649 |