Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s
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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP1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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sigma DP1s
G5 X | DP1s | |||
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Introduced | September 2015 | October 2009 | More recent by 73 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sigma DP1s
G5 X | DP1s | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Sigma DP1s | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $799 | $0 |