Sigma SD1 vs Sony NEX-F3

Here is a in depth review of the Sigma SD1 versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SD1 was manufactured 23 months prior to the NEX-F3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1 scores against the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 offers outside dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Sigma SD1 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1 compared to the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and NEX-F3 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-F3 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.