Sigma SD10 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma SD10 versus Sony NEX-5N, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD10 (3MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SD10 was introduced 8 years before the NEX-5N which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD10 matches up against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD10 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma SD10 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma SD10 provides external dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD10 and the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD10 and NEX-5N is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD10 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5N to offer you more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.