Olympus VH-515 vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus VH-515 versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The VH-515 was revealed 19 months later than the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VH-515 scores against the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 provides external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 versus the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-515 and DP2x.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VH-515 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus VH-515 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent VH-515 will have a benefit in sensor technology.