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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was announced 3 years before the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS grades vs the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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