Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was revealed 6 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 scores against the DP2 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z7 and the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and DP2 Merrill is 62 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and DP2 Merrill.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you more detail because of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Z7 will have an edge in sensor innovation.