Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX410 IS was introduced 3 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX410 IS scores against the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and DP2 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will render extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.