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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony NEX-5T
DP1x | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sigma DP1x
NEX-5T | DP1x | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Sigma DP1x and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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 | |
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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 |