Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S III

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was revealed 9 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP1 Merrill grades vs the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A7S III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 Merrill versus the A7S III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 Merrill and A7S III is 82 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 Merrill and A7S III.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 Merrill having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will result in extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older DP1 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.