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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G7 X (1") and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was announced 4 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G7 X matches up versus the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sigma DP2s

 G7 X DP2s 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon G7 X

 DP2s G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP2s

 G7 X DP2s 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X versus the DP2s.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and DP2s is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and DP2s.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G7 X will render extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G7 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
64
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition (304g)
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
bad battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Travel photography highlights
80
lighter than competition (304g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (210 shots)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
69
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (210 per charge)
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
81
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (304g)
no external microphone socket
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSigma DP2s
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 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 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (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 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $490 $940