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Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-870 and Sigma DP2 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma DP2 Merrill ×
Olympus Tough TG-870 ×
General
ModelSigma DP2 MerrillOlympus Tough TG-870
BrandSigmaOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDP2 MerrillTG-870
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20132016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122113
Width (mm)5828
Height (mm)6664
Weight (g)355221
Waterproof-+
Waterproof depth (m)-15
Predecessor-Olympus TG-860
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3BSI CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.816
Sensor formatAPS-C1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)368.9528.07
Sensor width (mm)23.56.17
Sensor height (mm)15.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)51.34
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot neededNone
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2336 x 1568(3.7 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4704 x 3136(14.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)47
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 480x360
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 854x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundMOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSigma Lens; 8 elements in 6 groupsOlympus Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.0021.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)30.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)-5
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)10010
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 10
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to SpotContrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional add-on optical type VF-21.-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunny
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesNo scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16Super Macro, Sportcam, Panorama, Self Portrait, Scene Modes (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Live Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • normal
  • redeye
  • redeye + slow sync (with compatible external flash unit)
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • led
  • off
  • off cameras wireless flash supported
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description-ISO1600: W:0.12m-4.0m/ T:0.1m-2.5m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)-37
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)47
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)77
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)97300
Battery life, video (minutes)-90
Battery form factorProprietary BP-41Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro
  • olympus viewer software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x10.5+
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2 / 7/ 8 / 8.1
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpdate of DP2x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors.-



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