Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x
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86 Imaging
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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x 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
- Replacement is Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Sigma DP2s

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the G5 X (1") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

The G5 X was manufactured 4 years after the DP2x which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G5 X grades vs the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Sigma DP2x
G5 X | DP2x | |||
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Introduced | September 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 56 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon G5 X
DP2x | G5 X |
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Common features in the Canon G5 X and Sigma DP2x
G5 X | DP2x | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has got 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) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G5 X versus the DP2x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and DP2x is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and DP2x.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G5 X due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G5 X will offer greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G5 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Sigma DP2x |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-09-11 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | True II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353g (0.78 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
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 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $799 | $699 |