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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was launched within a month of the fp which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up vs the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sigma fp

 TG-6 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus TG-6

 fp TG-6 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sigma fp

 TG-6 fp 
ReleasedMay 2019July 2019Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-6 vs the fp.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and fp.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will provide more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sigma fp
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Sigma fp
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
78
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count great (25MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sigma fp
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sigma fp
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sigma fp
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-22 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $449 $2,050