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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(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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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

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).

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The 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 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer 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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

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

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
57
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
77
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma DP1xSony 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