Sigma DP1s vs Sony T900

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony T900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and T900 (12MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP1s was unveiled 8 months after the T900 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP1s matches up vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s against the T900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and T900.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1s having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony T900 will deliver extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer DP1s is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.