Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX60 HS scores versus the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and DP1 Merrill is 61 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX60 HS will offer you extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.