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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the G7 X (1") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The G7 X was released 6 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G7 X matches up versus the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sigma DP1

 G7 X DP1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014May 2008More recent by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Canon G7 X

 DP1 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP1

 G7 X DP1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 X vs the DP1.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and DP1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and DP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G7 X will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger G7 X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography information
63
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
55
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Sigma DP1
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (304g)
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Travel photography factors
80
lighter than competition in class (304g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (210 shots)
63
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (210 shots)
44
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
80
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (304g)
no external microphone support
9
no video
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sigma DP1
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Sigma DP1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2008-05-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $490 $566