Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 2 years after the DP1 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS scores versus the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and DP1 Merrill is 89 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and DP1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX710 HS will offer greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.