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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X
  • Newer Model is Canon G1 X III
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and DP2s (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The G1 X II was announced 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G1 X II scores versus the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sigma DP2s

 G1 X II DP2s 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon G1 X II

 DP2s G1 X II 

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2s

 G1 X II DP2s 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X II and the DP2s.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and DP2s is 76 and 86 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and DP2s.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G1 X II will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer G1 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
more heavy than others in class (553 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography details
Sigma DP2s Sports photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
low battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
67
offers touch to focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (553 grams)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
72
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (553g)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IISigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 18.7 x 14mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 1.9 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 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 sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 553 gr (1.22 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
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 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $799 $940