Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5R

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1x was brought out 3 years before the NEX-5R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP1x matches up vs the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x enjoys external 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) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1x and the NEX-5R.

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

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5R to show extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind with regard to sensor technology.