Olympus VH-515 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VH-515 and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the VH-515 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The VH-515 was launched 4 months before the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VH-515 matches up vs the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-515 & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-515 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and DP3 Merrill is 95 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.