Canon G1 X vs Sigma DP2

Lets look more closely at the Canon G1 X and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and DP2 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was released 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G1 X matches up versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X compared to the DP2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and DP2 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and DP2.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X will provide more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G1 X should have an advantage in sensor innovation.