Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Olympus TG-6

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Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Olympus TG-6

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APS-C 369.0mm²
19.6 megapixels
45.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sigma dp2 Quattro advantages over Olympus TG-6

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
19.6 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Olympus TG-6 advantages over Sigma dp2 Quattro

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$399 vs $899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 3.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
100 mm vs 45 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

340 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
32 mm vs 81 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
253g vs 489g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.39 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 45 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
27 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Phenomenal detail and "depth" at low ISOs; Extremely high resolution; Incredible image quality for the price and size (at low ISOs); Fast x-sync speeds; Unique design is unconventional but comfortable and balanced.
Poor high ISO performance; Very sluggish buffer clearing; Poor low-light AF; No built-in flash; Very limited third-party RAW file support; Bundled Sigma Photo Pro RAW software is slow and buggy.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus TG-6, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Wider angle lens

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Olympus TG-6

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Waterproof

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sigma dp1 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$999
APS-C

Wider angle lens

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sigma dp1 Quattro

Olympus TG-6

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$449
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma dp1 Quattro

Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$899
APS-C

Wider angle lens

$999
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Olympus TG-6

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$449
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Focus peaking

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Compared to Olympus TG-4

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Olympus TG-4

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$452
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-4

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$452
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus TG-4

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Olympus TG-5

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-5

$449
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More dots on screen

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

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