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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sigma DP1x
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sigma DP1x

 TG-1 iHS DP1x 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 DP1x TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sigma DP1x

 TG-1 iHS DP1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the DP1x.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and DP1x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will show extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography details
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sigma DP1x
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sigma DP1x
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/4.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $574