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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X MII
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 7 years after the DP1 Merrill which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 G7 X MIII DP1 Merrill 
RevealedJuly 2019February 2012More modern by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Canon G7 X MIII

 DP1 Merrill G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 G7 X MIII DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the DP1 Merrill.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and DP1 Merrill is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will produce greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography info
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (304g)
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography details
65
quiet shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography info
81
lighter than average in class (304g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
54
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (")
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging info
86
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sigma DP1 Merrill
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 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 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) ()
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 235 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $749 $1,250