Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was released 6 months before the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.