Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was brought out 3 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX420 IS grades vs the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX420 IS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS and the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and DP2 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will provide you with more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.