Canon G9 X vs Sigma DP1s

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G9 X and Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the G9 X (1") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was unveiled 6 years after the DP1s which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 X scores versus the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X vs the DP1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and DP1s is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and DP1s.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G9 X will provide more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.