Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX70 HS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was launched 5 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS matches up against the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS and the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and DP3 Merrill is 63 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX70 HS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.