Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma SD9

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sigma SD9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 9 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about 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 SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the SD9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and SD9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.