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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon G9 X II and Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very close but the G9 X II (1") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was introduced 2 years later than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G9 X II grades against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 G9 X II DP2 Quattro 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2014Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Canon G9 X II

 DP2 Quattro G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 G9 X II DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II vs the DP2 Quattro.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and DP2 Quattro is 92 and 70 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The G9 X II includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The fresher G9 X II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography information
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
terrible battery life (235 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
48
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
78
lighter than competition (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
terrible battery life (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
59
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $530 $931