Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma SD14

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-4 and Sigma SD14, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 8 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 grades versus the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 offers 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) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 versus the SD14.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and SD14.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-4 will produce greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.