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Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

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.

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