Canon SX270 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX270 HS versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 14 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores versus the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the DP1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will render more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.