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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
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
  • Released February 2009
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and T90 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was manufactured 13 months later than the T90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2s scores vs the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony T90

 DP2s T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sigma DP2s

 T90 DP2s 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony T90

 DP2s T90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2s compared to the T90.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and T90 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and T90.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony T90 will result in greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher DP2s should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony T90
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony T90
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-20 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $940 $259