Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon XC10 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the XC10 (1") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The XC10 was announced 3 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the XC10 grades versus the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the XC10 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and DP2 Merrill is 54 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XC10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will render more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer XC10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.