Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony NEX-7

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony NEX-7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was released 2 months after the NEX-7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill provides external 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 NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the NEX-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and NEX-7 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Merrill and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.