Canon G7 X MIII vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was introduced 6 years later than the DP3 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G7 X MIII scores versus the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MIII has outside dimensions 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 DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and DP3 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon G7 X MIII will deliver extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MIII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.