Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was revealed 5 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-810 scores versus the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 against the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.