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Sigma fp vs Sony T99

Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sigma fp vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Sigma fp versus Sony T99, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the fp (25MP) and T99 (14MP) and the fp (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The fp was released 9 years after the T99 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the fp scores against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony T99

 fp T99 
AnnouncedJuly 2019July 2010Newer by 110 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sigma fp

 T99 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony T99

 fp T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sigma fp vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma fp has external dimensions 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 T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the fp compared to the T99.

Sigma fp vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the fp and T99 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and T99.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The fp because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger fp will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma fp vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
78
weather proofing
has focus via touch
great megapixels (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sigma fp vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony T99
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-07-11 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless No Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 422g (0.93 lbs) 121g (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 Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,050 $179