Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5
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79 Overall
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![Sigma fp front Sigma fp front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-fp/Sigma-fp-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-5 front Sony Alpha NEX-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5/Sony-NEX-5-front.jpg)
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54 Features
58 Overall
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released July 2019
- Updated by Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Sigma fp versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
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The fp was introduced 9 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the fp scores versus the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma fp and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma fp Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony NEX-5
fp | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 111 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1180k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sigma fp
NEX-5 | fp | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-5
fp | NEX-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Sigma fp versus Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the fp vs the NEX-5.
![Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-fp-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and NEX-5 is 84 and 89 respectively.
![Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-fp-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and NEX-5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher fp provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-fp-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-fp-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Sigma fp | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma fp | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-07-11 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 6 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 30 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | No | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 422g (0.93 lbs) | 287g (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-51 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 wec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $2,050 | $599 |