Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP2x

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was brought out 8 years after the DP2x which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-6 scores versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 against the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and DP2x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-6 will resolve extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.