Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90
87 Imaging
43 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Announced May 2008
- Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Introduced February 2009

Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and T90 (12MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

The DP1 was manufactured 9 months prior to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the DP1 grades vs the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony T90
DP1 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sigma DP1
T90 | DP1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | May 2008 | More recent by 9 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony T90
DP1 | T90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1 vs the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and T90 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and T90.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony T90 will offer you more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP1 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-05-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $566 | $259 |