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Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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 DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2x versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2x was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP2x scores versus the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony NEX-5T

 DP2x NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sigma DP2x

 NEX-5T DP2x 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-5T

 DP2x NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2x and the NEX-5T.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony NEX-5T to resolve greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
68
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have microphone port
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-08-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 285.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $699 $400