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Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP2x and Sony T99, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and T99 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was revealed 8 months later than the T99 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2x grades vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony T99

 DP2x T99 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 8 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sigma DP2x

 T99 DP2x 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony T99

 DP2x T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x compared to the T99.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and T99 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and T99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony T99 will give you greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer DP2x is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony T99
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony T99
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
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 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $179