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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-5N, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The fp was manufactured 7 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the fp matches up against the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony NEX-5N

 fp NEX-5N 
AnnouncedJuly 2019October 2011More modern by 95 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sigma fp

 NEX-5N fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony NEX-5N

 fp NEX-5N 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma fp provides outer measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the fp vs the NEX-5N.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the fp and NEX-5N is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the fp and NEX-5N.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The fp because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent fp provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Street photography advice
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
78
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
MP count high (25MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (460 per charge)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony NEX-5N
 Sigma fpSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-07-11 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
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 422 gr (0.93 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
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 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 photographs
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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