Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony A9 II

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A9 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 Merrill (15MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the DP1 Merrill (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 Merrill was announced 8 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP1 Merrill grades versus the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 Merrill and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 Merrill enjoys outside 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 A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 Merrill versus Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 Merrill compared to the A9 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 Merrill and A9 II is 82 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 Merrill and A9 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 Merrill having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.