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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill 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
  • Announced October 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X II
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was brought out 4 years after the DP3 Merrill which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the G1 X III grades vs the DP3 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 G1 X III DP3 Merrill 
RevealedOctober 2017January 2013Newer by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Canon G1 X III

 DP3 Merrill G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 G1 X III DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X III vs the DP3 Merrill.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and DP3 Merrill is 82 and 83 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon G1 X III to resolve greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G1 X III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography info
85
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography factors
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography factors
76
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (200 CIPA)
44
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography info
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (200 CIPA)
55
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon G1 X III vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIISigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-10-25 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 75mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 images -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,299 $1,353