Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 7 months before the DP3 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will give greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.