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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Renewed by Sony A7 III
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 3 years earlier than the A7 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony A7 II

 DP2 Merrill A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 A7 II DP2 Merrill 
ReleasedNovember 2014February 2012Newer by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7 II

 DP2 Merrill A7 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the A7 II.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and A7 II is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A7 II.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 II will render greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Street photography with Sony A7 II
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
44
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
54
MP count good (15 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
low battery life (350 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 II Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
22
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7 II
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-08 2014-11-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 50mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $931 $1,456