Canon SX700 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX700 HS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was launched 14 months after the DP3 Merrill making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX700 HS scores against the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS and the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and DP3 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX700 HS will show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.