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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The fp L was introduced 7 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the fp L matches up versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony NEX-5T

 fp L NEX-5T 
RevealedMarch 2021August 2013More modern by 93 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sigma fp L

 NEX-5T fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-5T

 fp L NEX-5T 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp L offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the fp L compared to the NEX-5T.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the fp L and NEX-5T is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the fp L and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The fp L having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will produce extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher fp L is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
89
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
offers touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
38
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma fp LSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-03-25 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9520 x 6328 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 40 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,499 $400