Sigma DP1x vs Sony T99

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP1x versus Sony T99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and T99 (14MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was brought out 4 months earlier than the T99 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP1x scores vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x has outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sigma DP1x versus Sony T99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1x compared to the T99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and T99 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and T99.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony T99 will render greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.