Canon G7 X vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the G7 X (1") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was introduced 21 months after the DP3 Merrill which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 X scores against the DP3 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X provides external measurements 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 DP3 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and DP3 Merrill is 88 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X will give more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger G7 X should have an edge in sensor technology.