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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma fp versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the fp (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The fp was released 5 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the fp matches up versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 fp NEX-5T 
LaunchedJuly 2019August 2013Newer by 72 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

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

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

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

 fp NEX-5T 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Sigma fp versus Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the fp versus the NEX-5T.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the fp and NEX-5T is 84 and 89 respectively.

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

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sigma fp will result in more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent fp provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
85
manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography advice
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
78
weather sealing
comes with focus via touch
MP count high (25MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
77
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma fp
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Sigma fp vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony NEX-5T
 Sigma fpSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-11 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless No Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) 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 1 1
Launch cost $2,050 $400