Nikon Z5 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z5 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was introduced 8 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z5 grades versus the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and DP2 Merrill is 62 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and DP2 Merrill.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will render extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.