Canon SX10 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX10 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up against the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS features physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS and the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and DP1 Merrill is 65 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will produce more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.