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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon G7 X MII versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was released 3 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G7 X MII grades versus the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 G7 X MII DP3 Merrill 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Canon G7 X MII

 DP3 Merrill G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 G7 X MII DP3 Merrill 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X MII versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MII against the DP3 Merrill.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and DP3 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon G7 X MII will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MII will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography advice
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
not so great battery power (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography details
80
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (265 shots)
54
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
56
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging details
80
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IISigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Sigma DP3 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4704 x 3136
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 75mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319g (0.70 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $1,353