Canon SX510 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 19 months after the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and DP1 Merrill is 80 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.