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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and DP2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was unveiled 6 years after the DP2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MII grades versus the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sigma DP2

 G7 X MII DP2 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2009More modern by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Canon G7 X MII

 DP2 G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2

 G7 X MII DP2 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the DP2.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and DP2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and DP2.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon G7 X MII will give you greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 X MII is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
65
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Street photography info
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
80
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
80
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISigma DP2
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sigma DP2
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2009-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $699 $649