Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 15 months later than the SD1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and SD1 Merrill is 91 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will resolve greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.