Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Let's look closer at the Canon SX740 HS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 6 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS and the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and DP2 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.