Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7S

Below, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7S, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A7S (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A7S which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill features outer measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A7S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the A7S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and A7S is 83 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A7S.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Merrill having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.