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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II

Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A7S II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The DP1 Merrill was launched 4 years prior to the A7S II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP1 Merrill grades against the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Sony A7S II

 DP1 Merrill A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 A7S II DP1 Merrill 
IntroducedOctober 2015February 2012Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A7S II

 DP1 Merrill A7S II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has external measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the A7S II.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and A7S II is 82 and 68 respectively.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 Merrill and A7S II.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1 Merrill due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S II Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography factors
Sony A7S II Street photography factors
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S II Sports photography highlights
48
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (370 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography information
Sony A7S II Travel photography information
54
good MP (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proofing
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inches)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging features
Sony A7S II Vlogging features
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony A7S II
 Sigma DP1 MerrillSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Merrill Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-08 2015-10-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 627g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,250 $2,767