Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the G5 X (1") and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was brought out 6 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G5 X scores versus the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X features outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 X against the DP1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and DP1s is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and DP1s.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 X due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon G5 X will resolve more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern G5 X should have a benefit in sensor technology.