Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was introduced 20 months before the DP2 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the DP2 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS and the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.