Olympus 8010 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 8010 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the 8010 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 8010 was launched 3 years prior to the SD1 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 8010 matches up vs the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 8010 and the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and SD1 Merrill is 92 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.