Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP2x

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 16 months later than the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the DP2x.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS should have a benefit in sensor tech.