Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was unveiled 4 years after the DP2 Merrill which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G7 X MII scores versus the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MII against the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and DP2 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and DP2 Merrill.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G7 X MII will deliver greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger G7 X MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.