Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX520 HS and Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 19 months after the DP3 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores versus the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Canon SX520 HS and Sigma DP3 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and DP3 Merrill is 69 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX520 HS will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.