Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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).

See the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.