Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a extended overview of the Sigma SD1 versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 was released 23 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1 scores against the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 offers outside dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD1 and the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and NEX-5R is 77 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5R to show greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1 will be behind in sensor tech.