Olympus E-M10 II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 3 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M10 II grades versus the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II has exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and DP2 Merrill is 82 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 II will provide more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.