Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP1s

Below, we are matching up the Canon G7 X MIII and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MIII was unveiled 9 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G7 X MIII grades versus the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MIII and the DP1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and DP1s is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon G7 X MIII will provide you with more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G7 X MIII should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.