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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A7R III, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was launched 6 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP2 Merrill scores versus the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Sony A7R III

 DP2 Merrill A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 A7R III DP2 Merrill 
RevealedOctober 2017February 2012More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k920kCrisper display (+520k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7R III

 DP2 Merrill A7R III 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the A7R III.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and A7R III is 83 and 63 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and A7R III.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Merrill due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
great megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography advice
Sony A7R III Street photography advice
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography info
Sony A7R III Sports photography info
44
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (650 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (15MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery life (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
55
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging advice
Sony A7R III Vlogging advice
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7R III
 Sigma DP2 MerrillSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Merrill Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-08 2017-10-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE II engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4704 x 3136 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 50mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640x480 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $931 $2,800