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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
76
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Canon G1 X
  • Later Model is Canon G1 X III
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was introduced 4 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G1 X II grades versus the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sigma DP1x

 G1 X II DP1x 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon G1 X II

 DP1x G1 X II 

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP1x

 G1 X II DP1x 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X II features external dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II compared to the DP1x.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and DP1x is 76 and 88 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and DP1x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G1 X II will result in more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G1 X II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
more heavy than others (553g)
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than others (553g)
57
lighter than average (250g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
64
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
71
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (553g)
25
lighter than average (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IISigma DP1x
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sigma DP1x
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 1.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 553g (1.22 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
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