Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was released 12 months prior to the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-110 grades vs the DP2 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-110 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and DP2 Merrill is 97 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.