Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2s

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

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.

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

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.