Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony RX100 VII

Below is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Merrill was manufactured 8 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2 Merrill grades versus the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP2 Merrill versus the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Merrill and RX100 VII is 83 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Merrill and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.