Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX500 IS and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX500 IS grades vs the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS against the DP3 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and DP3 Merrill is 80 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will give you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.