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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A7S (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 3 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP1 Merrill matches up versus the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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