Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Previous Model is Sigma SD1

Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The SX160 IS was released 15 months after the SD1 Merrill making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades vs the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
SX160 IS | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Canon SX160 IS
SD1 Merrill | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Sigma SD1 Merrill
SX160 IS | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Check the Canon SX160 IS versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and SD1 Merrill is 86 and 57 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and SD1 Merrill.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX160 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX160 IS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lbs) | 790 grams (1.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $199 | $2,339 |