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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MII
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the G7 X (1") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was released 3 years after the DP2x which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G7 X grades vs the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Sigma DP2x

 G7 X DP2x 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon G7 X

 DP2x G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP2x

 G7 X DP2x 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X vs the DP2x.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and DP2x is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and DP2x.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon G7 X will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G7 X provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (304g)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
80
lighter than average (304 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (210 shots)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (304g)
doesn't have microphone port
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Sigma DP2x
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSigma DP2x
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Sigma DP2x
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 40s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
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 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $490 $699