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Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony T90

 SD1 T90 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and T90 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD1
Sports photography with Sony T90
56
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
Landscape photography with Sony T90
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony T90
 Sigma SD1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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