Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Announced September 2010
- New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Released February 2009
Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony T90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and T90 (12MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD1 was introduced 20 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD1 matches up versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony T90
SD1 | T90 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sigma SD1
T90 | SD1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony T90
SD1 | T90 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 provides exterior measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sigma SD1 versus Sony T90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1 compared to the T90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and T90 is 77 and 96 respectively.
Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and T90.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sigma SD1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SD1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sigma SD1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma SD1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual True II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 24 x 16mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 384.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4800 x 3200 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 2 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sigma SA | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Total lenses | 76 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $2,339 | $259 |