Olympus 6010 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look closer at the Olympus 6010 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the 6010 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 6010 was announced 3 years before the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6010 matches up against the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 vs the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.