Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched February 2012
- Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
- New Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-310 was launched 13 months before the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 scores against the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
| TG-310 | DP2 Merrill |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Olympus TG-310
| DP2 Merrill | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
| TG-310 | DP2 Merrill | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 vs the DP2 Merrill.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and DP2 Merrill.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
| Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Dual TRUE II engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4704 x 3136 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 50mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640x480 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 330g (0.73 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $931 |