Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony NEX-5T
SD1 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sigma SD1
NEX-5T | SD1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony NEX-5T
SD1 | NEX-5T | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Sigma SD1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |