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Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 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
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony T99, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable but the SD1 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 was brought out 3 months after the T99 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD1 scores against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony T99

 SD1 T99 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sigma SD1

 T99 SD1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony T99

 SD1 T99 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 features external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony T99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1 against the T99.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and T99 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and T99.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma SD1 will produce more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma SD1
Street photography with Sony T99
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD1
Sports photography with Sony T99
56
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
Landscape photography with Sony T99
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony T99
 Sigma SD1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-07-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4800 x 3200 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,339 $179