Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A7R IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 8 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP1 Merrill and the A7R IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and A7R IV is 82 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 Merrill and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail because of its extra 46MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be behind in sensor innovation.