Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX260 HS was released 4 months after the DP1 Merrill and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS scores vs the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.