Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma DP2x

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 2 years after the DP2x which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions 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-2 iHS and Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.