Canon SX120 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 3 years before the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS versus the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and DP1 Merrill is 87 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.