Canon SX1 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX1 IS versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX1 IS scores vs the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS against the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SD1 Merrill is 64 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and SD1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will show greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.