Sigma DP3 Merrill vs Sony A77 II

In this article, we are evaluating the Sigma DP3 Merrill versus Sony A77 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DP3 Merrill (15MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP3 Merrill was revealed 16 months before the A77 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP3 Merrill grades vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP3 Merrill & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP3 Merrill has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP3 Merrill versus the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP3 Merrill and A77 II is 83 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP3 Merrill and A77 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A77 II to show more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older DP3 Merrill will be behind in sensor innovation.