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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Canon G1 X
  • Renewed by Canon G1 X III
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Renewed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the G1 X II (1.5") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was announced 2 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G1 X II grades vs the DP2 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 G1 X II DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Canon G1 X II

 DP2 Merrill G1 X II 

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 G1 X II DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X II and the DP2 Merrill.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and DP2 Merrill is 76 and 83 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G1 X II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
more heavy than competitors in class (553g)
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography features
67
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (553g)
54
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging highlights
72
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (553 grams)
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IISigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sigma DP2 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 50mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 1.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640x480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
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