Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was brought out 6 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the DP1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS against the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and DP1 Merrill is 63 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX70 HS will offer extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.