Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2s
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Launched April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP2
- Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-4 was launched 5 years after the DP2s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-4 scores against the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sigma DP2s
| TG-4 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 63 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Olympus TG-4
| DP2s | TG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sigma DP2s
| TG-4 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-4 versus Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 and the DP2s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and DP2s.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-4 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sigma DP2s |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | True II |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 280g (0.62 pounds) |
| Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $379 | $940 |