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Sigma fp L vs Sony T99

Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81
Sigma fp L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma fp L vs Sony T99, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the fp L (61MP) and T99 (14MP) and the fp L (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The fp L was manufactured 10 years after the T99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the fp L matches up vs the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sony T99

 fp L T99 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2010Newer by 131 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sigma fp L

 T99 fp L 

Common features in the Sigma fp L and Sony T99

 fp L T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma fp L provides physical measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the fp L against the T99.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the fp L and T99 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the fp L and T99.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The fp L due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer fp L provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
89
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma fp L
Street photography with Sony T99
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (240 shots)
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma fp L
Travel photography with Sony T99
73
environment sealing
features touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma fp L
Vlogging with Sony T99
38
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
31
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sigma fp L vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp L and Sony T99
 Sigma fp LSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma fp L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2021-03-25 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9520 x 6328 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 40 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $2,499 $179