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Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Old Model is Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD14, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was revealed 10 years after the SD14 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-5 matches up against the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sigma SD14

 TG-5 SD14 
IntroducedMay 2017September 2006More modern by 130 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k150kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Olympus TG-5

 SD14 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD14

 TG-5 SD14 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 versus the SD14.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and SD14.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-5 will render greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (250 grams)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
46
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
42
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Sigma SD14 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than others (250 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD14
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sigma SD14
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-05-17 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 800
Max boosted ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $449 $198