Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A9 II

Here, we are looking at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A9 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was revealed 8 years prior to the A9 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2 Merrill grades against the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers physical measurements 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 A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the A9 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and A9 II is 83 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A9 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 Merrill having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill will be behind in sensor tech.