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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
27
Overall
36

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was unveiled 9 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-6 matches up vs the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sigma DP1x

 TG-6 DP1x 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2010Newer by 113 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus TG-6

 DP1x TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sigma DP1x

 TG-6 DP1x 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 vs the DP1x.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and DP1x.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-6 will provide extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Sigma DP1x Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
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high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than competitors (250g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1x Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
25
lighter than competitors (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sigma DP1x
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sigma DP1x
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-05-22 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/4.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 340 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $449 $574