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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sigma SD14, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 6 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sigma SD14

 TG-2 iHS SD14 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2006Fresher by 83 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k150kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SD14 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sigma SD14

 TG-2 iHS SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the SD14.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and SD14.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will show more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
46
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Sigma SD14 Vlogging details
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
9
no video
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sigma SD14
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sigma SD14
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-28 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $198