Sigma DP2s vs Sony T99

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sigma DP2s and Sony T99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and T99 (14MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was announced 4 months before the T99 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2s grades against the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s enjoys 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) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s against the T99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and T99 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and T99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T99 will give you more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.