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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Renewed by Canon G7 X MIII
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G7 X MII was announced 6 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the G7 X MII grades against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sigma DP2s

 G7 X MII DP2s 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2010Fresher by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon G7 X MII

 DP2s G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2s

 G7 X MII DP2s 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII comes with outer 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 DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X MII and the DP2s.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and DP2s.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G7 X MII will produce more detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer G7 X MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
64
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
low battery pack (265 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
79
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
80
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISigma DP2s
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319g (0.70 lbs) 280g (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 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $940