Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades vs the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS and the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and DP3 Merrill is 89 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX710 HS will provide extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.