Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

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.

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

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.