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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD1 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1 grades versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 SD1 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sigma SD1

 NEX-5T SD1 
IntroducedAugust 2013September 2010More recent by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony NEX-5T

 SD1 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD1 offers physical measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1 against the NEX-5T.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5T to produce extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
55
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
77
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma SD1Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD1 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-21 2013-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4800 x 3200 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 99
Cross type focus points 2 25
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,339 $400