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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon G7 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MIII
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was manufactured 4 years after the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G7 X MII grades vs the DP1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 G7 X MII DP1 Merrill 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2012More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Canon G7 X MII

 DP1 Merrill G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 G7 X MII DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and DP1 Merrill is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G7 X MII will render extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger G7 X MII provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MII
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
64
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MII
Sports photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
48
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
79
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
54
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (265 CIPA)
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen ( inch)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging information
80
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic socket
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) ()
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $1,250