Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma DP2x
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46 Overall
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86 Imaging
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-3 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-3 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-3 matches up against the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sigma DP2x
| TG-3 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 39 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Olympus TG-3
| DP2x | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sigma DP2x
| TG-3 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 features outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 and the DP2x.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and DP2x.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-3 will offer more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sigma DP2x |
| Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | True II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| 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 | 330 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $350 | $699 |