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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1x was manufactured 19 months earlier than the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP1x grades versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony NEX-5N

 DP1x NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sigma DP1x

 NEX-5N DP1x 
AnnouncedOctober 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony NEX-5N

 DP1x NEX-5N 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1x against the NEX-5N.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and NEX-5N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5N to give you greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
58
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (460 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
57
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
good battery pack (460 per charge)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (460 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
25
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony NEX-5N
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1x Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-20 2011-10-03
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/4.0 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $574 $550