Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 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 resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 4 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX40 HS grades against the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS vs the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and DP1 Merrill is 64 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will deliver more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.