Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A9 II

The following is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A9 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the DP3 Merrill (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP3 Merrill was released 7 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP3 Merrill grades versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP3 Merrill and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP3 Merrill enjoys 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 A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A9 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP3 Merrill against the A9 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP3 Merrill and A9 II is 83 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP3 Merrill and A9 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP3 Merrill because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged DP3 Merrill will be behind with regard to sensor tech.