Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

In this article, we are matching up the Canon XC10 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very comparable but the XC10 (1") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was manufactured 2 years after the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XC10 grades vs the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 comes with outside measurements 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 DP3 Merrill has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XC10 and the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and DP3 Merrill is 54 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will provide more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.