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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MIII
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2x, 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 DP2x (5MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and DP2x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was released 5 years after the DP2x which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G7 X MII grades against the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sigma DP2x

 G7 X MII DP2x 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2011Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon G7 X MII

 DP2x G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2x

 G7 X MII DP2x 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII features 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) whilst the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G7 X MII and the DP2x.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and DP2x is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and DP2x.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G7 X MII will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G7 X MII will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography details
Sigma DP2x Street photography details
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography info
Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
not so great battery life (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
80
includes touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (265 per charge)
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (265 shots)
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
80
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP2x
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sigma DP2x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2011-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319 grams (0.70 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
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 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 photos -
Type of battery 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 slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $699