Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 12 months later than the DP2 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and DP2 Merrill is 94 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will deliver more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.