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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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  • Superseded the Canon G7 X MII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 DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 8 years after the DP2x which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G7 X MIII grades against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Sigma DP2x

 G7 X MIII DP2x 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2011Newer by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon G7 X MIII

 DP2x G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Sigma DP2x

 G7 X MIII DP2x 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the DP2x.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and DP2x is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and DP2x.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will provide more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger G7 X MIII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
66
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/25,600s)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
81
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
86
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition in class (304g)
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Sigma DP2x
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIISigma DP2x
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Sigma DP2x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
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 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $749 $699