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Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Photography Glossary

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX420 IS was introduced 3 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX420 IS grades versus the DP3 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 SX420 IS DP3 Merrill 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Canon SX420 IS

 DP3 Merrill SX420 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 SX420 IS DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and DP3 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX420 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX420 IS will show greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (75mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (195 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (195 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (75mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 75mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $1,353