Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX60 HS versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX60 HS was launched 2 years after the SD1 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS matches up against the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS and the SD1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SD1 Merrill is 61 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX60 HS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.