Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed within a month of the DP1 Merrill so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and DP1 Merrill.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.