Canon G7 X vs Sigma SD10

Here is a complete overview of the Canon G7 X versus Sigma SD10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the G7 X (1") and SD10 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was manufactured 10 years later than the SD10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the G7 X grades versus the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X comes with outer 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 SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X against the SD10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and SD10 is 88 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and SD10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X will show more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent G7 X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.