Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX260 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was revealed 2 months later than the SD1 Merrill and they are both 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 SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SD1 Merrill is 91 and 57 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.