Olympus VG-160 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-160 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-160 was revealed at a similar time to the DP1 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-160 grades vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 against the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and DP1 Merrill is 96 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.