Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G5 X MII versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was released 7 years after the DP2 Merrill which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G5 X MII grades versus the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 X MII against the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and DP2 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and DP2 Merrill.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G5 X MII will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G5 X MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.