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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Launched September 2015
  • Updated by Canon G5 X MII
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G5 X and Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the G5 X (1") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was revealed 6 years after the DP2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G5 X grades against the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sigma DP2

 G5 X DP2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2015September 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon G5 X

 DP2 G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sigma DP2

 G5 X DP2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X offers external 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) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G5 X compared to the DP2.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and DP2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and DP2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon G5 X will give greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G5 X will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X
Street photography with Sigma DP2
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
low battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
78
provides touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (210 shots)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (210 per charge)
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
79
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Sigma DP2
 Canon PowerShot G5 XSigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Sigma DP2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-09-11 2009-09-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $799 $649