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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X
  • Renewed by Canon G1 X III
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and DP2x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was released 3 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G1 X II grades versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Sigma DP2x

 G1 X II DP2x 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon G1 X II

 DP2x G1 X II 

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2x

 G1 X II DP2x 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II has external dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G1 X II against the DP2x.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and DP2x is 76 and 86 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G1 X II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern G1 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X II
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
more heavy than competition in class (553 grams)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2x Sports photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (553g)
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X II
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
72
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (553g)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon G1 X II vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Sigma DP2x
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IISigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Sigma DP2x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 1.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 553 gr (1.22 lb) 280 gr (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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $799 $699