Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2011
- Older Model is Sigma DP2s
(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
- Revealed February 2009
Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and T900 (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DP2x was released 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP2x scores against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony T900
DP2x | T900 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma DP2x
T900 | DP2x | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony T900
DP2x | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x features external dimensions 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 T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2x compared to the T900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and T900 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and T900.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony T900 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent DP2x is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | True II | - |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280 grams (0.62 lb) | 143 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $699 | $300 |