Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A9

Here is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony A9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A9 (24MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Merrill was released 6 years before the A9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2 Merrill scores vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outside 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 A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill compared to the A9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A9 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and A9.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A9 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.