Canon ELPH 180 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 180 was announced 3 years after the SD1 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 180 grades against the SD1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon ELPH 180 will deliver extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 provides a benefit in sensor technology.