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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Announced September 2015
  • Updated by Canon G5 X MII
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
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sigma DP1s

 G5 X DP1s 
IntroducedSeptember 2015October 2009More recent by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Canon G5 X

 DP1s G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sigma DP1s

 G5 X DP1s 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography info
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
83
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography details
Sigma DP1s Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
terrible battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
78
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (210 shots)
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
69
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
44
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
79
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
9
no video
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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Sigma DP1s
 Canon PowerShot G5 XSigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Sigma DP1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-09-11 2009-10-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
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