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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Old Model is Canon G1 X II
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was released 8 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G1 X III grades against the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sigma DP2

 G1 X III DP2 
RevealedOctober 2017September 2009Fresher by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon G1 X III

 DP2 G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP2

 G1 X III DP2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X III versus the DP2.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and DP2 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and DP2.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon G1 X III to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer G1 X III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Street photography info
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X III
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (200 per charge)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X III
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (200 per charge)
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging info
Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP2
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISigma DP2
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sigma DP2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2009-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $649