Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G7 X versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the G7 X (1") and DP2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X was announced 5 years after the DP2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G7 X grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X provides external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G7 X and the DP2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and DP2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and DP2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G7 X will render extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger G7 X is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.