Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.