Olympus 6010 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6010 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The 6010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6010 grades vs the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 features external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6010 against the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and DP3 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6010 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.