Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the G5 X (1") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was unveiled 3 years after the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G5 X scores vs the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G5 X vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and DP1 Merrill is 85 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon G5 X will provide extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern G5 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.