Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G1 X III versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was launched 5 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G1 X III scores versus the DP1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X III versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 X III and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and DP1 Merrill is 82 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and DP1 Merrill.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon G1 X III to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger G1 X III should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.