Sigma DP2s vs Sony T99
86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Announced July 2010
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony T99
| DP2s | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sigma DP2s
| T99 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony T99
| DP2s | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Sigma DP2s vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
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.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | True II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $940 | $179 |
