Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon G1 X
- Later Model is Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2009
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon G1 X II versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G1 X II was revealed 4 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G1 X II grades vs the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sigma DP2
| G1 X II | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | September 2009 | Fresher by 54 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon G1 X II
| DP2 | G1 X II |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2
| G1 X II | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II has outside measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G1 X II versus Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II versus the DP2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and DP2 is 76 and 86 respectively.
Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and DP2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G1 X II will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G1 X II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sigma |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Sigma DP2 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-02-12 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 6 | - |
| 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 | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 553g (1.22 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 58 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 581 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-12L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $799 | $649 |