Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX280 HS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was released 3 months after the DP3 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS scores against the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS versus the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and DP3 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.