Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony A6400

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A6400, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 8 years before the A6400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Merrill scores against the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 Merrill versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Merrill against the A6400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and A6400 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 Merrill and A6400.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to show more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill will be behind in sensor technology.