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Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon G5 X
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon G5 X MII and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was launched 9 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G5 X MII matches up vs the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sigma DP1s

 G5 X MII DP1s 
RevealedJuly 2019October 2009More recent by 119 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Canon G5 X MII

 DP1s G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sigma DP1s

 G5 X MII DP1s 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII has external measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G5 X MII vs the DP1s.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and DP1s is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and DP1s.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X MII featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon G5 X MII will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent G5 X MII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (270 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
64
silent shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
44
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging details
Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have microphone port
9
can't record video
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sigma DP1s
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISigma DP1s
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sigma DP1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2009-10-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $0