Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 6 years later than the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the SD1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma SD1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and SD1 Merrill is 88 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and SD1 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.