Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A7R II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A7R II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 3 years prior to the A7R II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP3 Merrill scores against the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP3 Merrill and the A7R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP3 Merrill and A7R II is 83 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and A7R II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP3 Merrill having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will provide you with more detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.