Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX150 IS was introduced 4 months after the DP2 Merrill so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX150 IS scores against the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS features external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and DP2 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.