Canon G9 X vs Sigma DP1

Let's look much closer at the Canon G9 X versus Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the G9 X (1") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was unveiled 7 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 X scores vs the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X versus Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X against the DP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and DP1.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G9 X will give more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.