Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X II was released at a similar time to the DP2 Quattro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G1 X II grades vs the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II provides physical dimensions 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 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X II against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and DP2 Quattro is 76 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and DP2 Quattro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.