Sigma DP1s vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma DP1s and Sony NEX-5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1s was released 8 months prior to the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP1s grades versus the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1s compared to the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and NEX-5 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and NEX-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-5 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.