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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G1 X III versus Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was released 7 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G1 X III grades versus the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sigma DP1x

 G1 X III DP1x 
AnnouncedOctober 2017February 2010Fresher by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon G1 X III

 DP1x G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP1x

 G1 X III DP1x 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III has outer 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 DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X III versus the DP1x.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and DP1x is 82 and 88 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and DP1x.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon G1 X III to give greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography information
Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (200 per charge)
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography features
Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than others in class (250g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sigma DP1x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $574