Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and DP2 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MIII was released 9 years after the DP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology 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 concise synopsis of how the G7 X MIII scores versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII provides external 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 DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sigma DP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the DP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and DP2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and DP2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MIII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.