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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and DP1x (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The G7 X MII was introduced 6 years after the DP1x which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 X MII scores versus the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sigma DP1x

 G7 X MII DP1x 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2010Newer by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon G7 X MII

 DP1x G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP1x

 G7 X MII DP1x 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII vs the DP1x.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and DP1x.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G7 X MII will provide you with greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low battery power (265 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
80
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (265 shots)
57
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (265 per charge)
41
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sigma DP1x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319g (0.70 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $574