Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Below is a extended assessment of the Sigma DP1x and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe DP1x was released 4 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP1x grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony NEX-5T
| DP1x | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sigma DP1x
| NEX-5T | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2013 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony NEX-5T
| DP1x | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x offers external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1x vs the NEX-5T.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and NEX-5T.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-5T to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind in sensor tech.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
| Model type | Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-02-20 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | 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 measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/4.0 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $574 | $400 |