Canon SX530 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX530 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 2 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS scores against the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon SX530 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and DP1 Merrill is 69 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX530 HS will give extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.