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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the G9 X II (1") and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was brought out 6 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up against the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sigma DP1x

 G9 X II DP1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2010More recent by 84 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Canon G9 X II

 DP1x G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sigma DP1x

 G9 X II DP1x 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II has external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II versus the DP1x.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and DP1x.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G9 X II will result in extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Sports photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging information
Sigma DP1x Vlogging information
39
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sigma DP1x
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sigma DP1x
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/4.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $530 $574