Canon SX200 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years before the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide you with more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.