Canon G5 X vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the G5 X (1") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was announced 2 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 X matches up versus the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G5 X provides outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon G5 X versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and DP3 Merrill is 85 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon G5 X will offer extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer G5 X should have a benefit in sensor innovation.