Canon G9 X vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G9 X and Sigma DP1 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the G9 X (1") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was unveiled 3 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 X grades vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X has got 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 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X vs the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and DP1 Merrill is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and DP1 Merrill.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon G9 X will give more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.