Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7R IV

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7R IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 8 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 Merrill enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A7R IV is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and A7R IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will produce more detail because of its extra 46MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.