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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill 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
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G7 X versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the G7 X (1") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was revealed 2 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G7 X grades against the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 G7 X DP1 Merrill 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Canon G7 X

 DP1 Merrill G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 G7 X DP1 Merrill 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X against the DP1 Merrill.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and DP1 Merrill is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon G7 X will provide you with more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger G7 X is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (304 grams)
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
48
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography advice
80
lighter than others (304g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
54
good MP (15MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
50
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (")
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging advice
81
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (304 grams)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Sigma DP1 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) ()
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 40s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $490 $1,250