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Sigma fp L vs Sony T90

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Sigma fp L and Sony T90, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and T90 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was announced 12 years later than the T90 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the fp L grades vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony T90

 fp L T90 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2009More recent by 148 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sigma fp L

 T90 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony T90

 fp L T90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma fp L has external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the fp L versus the T90.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and T90 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and T90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp L using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail with its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher fp L should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
89
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
73
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp L Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
38
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sigma fp L vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony T90
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2021-03-25 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9520 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 40 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $2,499 $259