Canon G1 X vs Sigma DP1s

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G1 X and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and DP1s (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was announced 2 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the G1 X grades against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X has got outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 X against the DP1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and DP1s is 75 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and DP1s.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X will result in more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer G1 X should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.