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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 7 months before the DP2 Quattro so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-2 iHS DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 DP2 Quattro TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k610kSharper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TG-2 iHS DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
68
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 230 gr (0.51 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $931