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Sigma fp vs Sony T90

Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sigma fp vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sigma fp vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sigma fp vs Sony T90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the fp (25MP) and T90 (12MP) and the fp (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was unveiled 10 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the fp scores vs the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony T90

 fp T90 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2009More recent by 127 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sigma fp

 T90 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony T90

 fp T90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma fp comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the fp vs the T90.

Sigma fp vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the fp and T90 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the fp and T90.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The fp using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern fp is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma fp
Sports photography with Sony T90
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
78
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
high sensor resolution (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
37
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony T90
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-07-11 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lbs) 148g (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 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 BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,050 $259