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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-6 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was manufactured 3 years after the Quattro H which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-6 matches up vs the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TG-6 Quattro H 
RevealedMay 2019February 2016More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Olympus TG-6

 Quattro H TG-6 
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sigma Quattro H

 TG-6 Quattro H 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 against the Quattro H.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and Quattro H.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will give you extra detail due to its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
82
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (253g)
69
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
71
resolution is amazing (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (253g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (253g)
26
offers face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sigma Quattro H
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-22 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lb) -
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $449 $1,134