Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A7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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony A7 II
DP2 Merrill | A7 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
A7 II | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Released | November 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 33 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7 II
DP2 Merrill | A7 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Sigma DP2 Merrill | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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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 |