Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 6020 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the 6020 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was announced 24 months prior to the DP1 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6020 grades vs the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 versus the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.