Nikon D5100 vs Sigma fp L

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D5100 and Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the D5100 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D5100 was released 11 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D5100 matches up versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5100 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5100 has exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5100 and Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D5100 compared to the fp L.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and fp L is 66 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D5100 and fp L.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give more detail as a result of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D5100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.