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Sigma fp L vs Sony T900

Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma fp L versus Sony T900, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and T900 (12MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The fp L was revealed 12 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the fp L matches up vs the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony T900

 fp L T900 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2009More recent by 148 months
Screen resolution2100k922kSharper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sigma fp L

 T900 fp L 
Screen dimension3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony T900

 fp L T900 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp L has physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the fp L vs the T900.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the fp L and T900 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the fp L and T900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The fp L with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma fp L will resolve more detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent fp L is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
Portrait photography with Sony T900
89
manual focus
great sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp L Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp L
Sports photography with Sony T900
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (240 CIPA)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp L Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
73
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
great sensor resolution (61MP)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
great sensor resolution (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery (240 per charge)
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony T900
38
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Sigma fp L vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony T900
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category 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 measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6328 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,499 $300