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Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was revealed 11 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-4 matches up vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sigma SD10

 TG-4 SD10 
LaunchedApril 2015March 2004Newer by 135 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kCrisper display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Olympus TG-4

 SD10 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sigma SD10

 TG-4 SD10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 features exterior 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 SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the SD10.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and SD10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will provide extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger TG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
29
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (380 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sigma SD10
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sigma SD10
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-04-13 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 380 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $198