Canon G9 X vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon G9 X vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the G9 X (1") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was brought out 5 years after the DP2s which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 X grades vs the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X vs the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and DP2s is 92 and 86 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and DP2s.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon G9 X will resolve greater detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.