Canon G1 X vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's look closer at the Canon G1 X and Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was unveiled 22 months before the DP2 Quattro making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G1 X matches up against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X offers outer dimensions 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 DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and DP2 Quattro is 75 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.