Canon G5 X MII vs Sigma DP2s

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G5 X MII and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and DP2s (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X MII was announced 9 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G5 X MII grades versus the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII features external measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G5 X MII and Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X MII versus the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and DP2s is 86 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and DP2s.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X MII with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will provide more detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer G5 X MII should have an edge in sensor innovation.