Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7R

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7R, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A7R (36MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was launched 13 months prior to the A7R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the DP3 Merrill scores against the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP3 Merrill offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the A7R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and A7R is 83 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP3 Merrill and A7R.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP3 Merrill because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor technology.