Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma SD10

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sigma SD10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 8 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the SD10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and SD10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will show extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS provides an edge in sensor innovation.