Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was unveiled 7 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 grades vs the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 and the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.