Sigma DP2 vs Sony T90

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 and Sony T90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and T90 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was introduced 8 months later than the T90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP2 scores versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 versus the T90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and T90 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and T90.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony T90 will offer you greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent DP2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.