Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was announced 12 months prior to the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-110 scores vs the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and DP1 Merrill is 97 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will offer more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.