Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The VH-410 was announced 7 months later than the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VH-410 grades versus the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VH-410 and the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and DP2 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus VH-410 will give you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.