Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was announced 4 months after the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX260 HS scores against the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS against the DP2 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will offer extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.