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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X MII
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MIII was brought out 9 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G7 X MIII grades versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sigma DP2s

 G7 X MIII DP2s 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2010Fresher by 115 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon G7 X MIII

 DP2s G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sigma DP2s

 G7 X MIII DP2s 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MIII provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the DP2s.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and DP2s.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon G7 X MIII will offer greater detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MIII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography factors
Sigma DP2s Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
low battery life (235 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Travel photography highlights
81
lighter than competition in class (304g)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
48
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than competition in class (304g)
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sigma DP2s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $749 $940