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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was announced 8 years after the DP1s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G1 X III scores versus the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sigma DP1s

 G1 X III DP1s 
AnnouncedOctober 2017October 2009Newer by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Canon G1 X III

 DP1s G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP1s

 G1 X III DP1s 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X III has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X III vs the DP1s.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and DP1s is 82 and 90 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and DP1s.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon G1 X III to render greater detail with its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G1 X III should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X III
Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (200 shots)
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (200 per charge)
44
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging info
Sigma DP1s Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
9
no video shooting
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP1s
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sigma DP1s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2009-10-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $0