Olympus XZ-1 vs Sigma DP2x

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus XZ-1 and the Sigma DP2x, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus XZ-1 was introduced in January 2011 and Sigma DP2x was introduced in February 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus XZ-1 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sigma DP2x Highlights

      • 14.06 MP APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 320 x 240 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus XZ-1
      4. Advantage of Sigma DP2x
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus XZ-1 and Sigma DP2x.

      PROS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)

      CONS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus XZ-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus XZ-1 over Sigma DP2x.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Sigma DP2x
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3664 x 2752 vs 2640 x 1760
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 41 mm mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 41 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 1x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 320 x 240
      HDMI Output Type D Mini vs
      Lighter 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) vs 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Olympus XZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm XP50
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.4 MP

      Pentax K-70
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon P80
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FH20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon SX520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony HX80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Advantage of Sigma DP2x

      Sigma DP2x
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP2x over Olympus XZ-1.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Sigma DP2x
      Larger Sensor 1/1.63-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 14.06 Megapixel
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 28 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Speaker Mono vs Stereo

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      Sigma DP2s
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus XZ-1 Sigma DP2x
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus XZ-1 Sigma DP2x
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel14.06 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps3.0 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720320 x 240
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus XZ-1 has a 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution and Sigma DP2x has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Olympus XZ-1.

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Sigma DP2x features a 14.06 megapixel APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 20.7 x 13.8 mm and a total area of 190.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Olympus XZ-1 is equipped with TruePic V processor and can take pictures up to 3664 x 2752 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sigma DP2x is equipped with TRUE II processor and can take pictures up to 2640 x 1760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2640 x 1485, 1872 x 1248, 1312 x 880 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus XZ-1 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus XZ-1 comes with Li-50B battery pack with battery life of 320 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus XZ-1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sigma DP2x has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus XZ-1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sigma DP2x. Olympus XZ-1 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps. Sigma DP2x can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.60 m ISO 800 on Olympus XZ-1 and 4.30 m on Sigma DP2x. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection to Olympus XZ-1 and via Hot Shoe to Sigma DP2x..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus XZ-1 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65") and Sigma DP2x body has dimensions of 113 x 60 x 56 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 2.2"). Olympus XZ-1 weighs 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) and Sigma DP2x weighs 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz).

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

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      Size comparisons of Olympus XZ-1 and Sigma DP2x

      Olympus XZ-1 and Sigma DP2x for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      35
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      37
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Street Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus XZ-1 and Sigma DP2x and give them scores of 60 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.06 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Video

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      1
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 320 x 240

      Focusing

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus XZ-1

      Sigma DP2x

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 280 g (0.62 lb / 9.88 oz)


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