Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7

In this article, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A7 (24MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was brought out 23 months before the A7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and A7 is 83 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 will produce more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.