Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was announced 2 months prior to the SD1 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX240 HS grades versus the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and SD1 Merrill is 91 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.