Sigma DP1 vs Sony T99

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony T99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and T99 (14MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was announced 3 years before the T99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP1 matches up against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1 compared to the T99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and T99 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and T99.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T99 will produce more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.