Sigma DP1 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1 was announced 5 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP1 matches up vs the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 against the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and NEX-5R is 87 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony NEX-5R to render greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.