Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 3 months later than the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will result in greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.