Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX520 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years after the SD1 Merrill which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS grades against the SD1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and SD1 Merrill is 69 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and SD1 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX520 HS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.