Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the DP1 Merrill making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs 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 depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and DP1 Merrill is 85 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.