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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony T900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and T900 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The DP2s was unveiled 13 months after the T900 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2s matches up against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony T900

 DP2s T900 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma DP2s

 T900 DP2s 
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony T900

 DP2s T900 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s has exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s vs the T900.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and T900 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and T900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2s using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony T900 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern DP2s provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
Portrait photography with Sony T900
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony T900
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $940 $300