Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the G9 X II (1") and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 5 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G9 X II scores against the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II and the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and DP2x.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.