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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
Sony T90
(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
  • Announced February 2009
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony T90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 5 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony T90

 DP2 Quattro T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 T90 DP2 Quattro 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony T90

 DP2 Quattro T90 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro has exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the T90.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and T90 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and T90.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 Quattro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher DP2 Quattro should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
48
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Travel photography with Sony T90
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Landscape photography with Sony T90
59
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony T90
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-13 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5424 x 3616 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 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
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $931 $259