Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX740 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 exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was released 5 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the DP3 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS vs the DP3 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and DP3 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX740 HS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.