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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Old Model is Canon G9 X
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G9 X II (1") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 6 years after the DP2s which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G9 X II matches up versus the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Sigma DP2s

 G9 X II DP2s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2010More modern by 84 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon G9 X II

 DP2s G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Sigma DP2s

 G9 X II DP2s 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II and the DP2s.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and DP2s.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon G9 X II will produce extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (206g)
screen does not articulate
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery power (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
78
lighter than average (206 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
bad battery power (235 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (235 per charge)
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
39
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Sigma DP2s
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IISigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sigma DP2s
Category 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 dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $530 $940