Mitsubishi vs Sinfonia: Which Dye-Sublimation Printer to Choose
Comparing Mitsubishi and Sinfonia usually happens when someone is looking beyond the best-selling brands. On specs the CP-D90DW wins almost everything, but one fact belongs up front: it is no longer in the catalogue.
Mitsubishi CP-D90DW vs Sinfonia CS2: the Numbers
The Mitsubishi is faster: 7.8 seconds per 10×15 print against the CS2’s 11, and at 15×20, 14.6 s against 19.
It also yields more: around 400 prints per roll at 10×15, 230 at 13×18 and 200 at 15×20, against the Sinfonia’s 300, 170 and 150.
The CS2 hits back on weight: about 10 kg against the Mitsubishi’s 13.5 kg, and on optional sizes (5×5, 6×6, 3×5 and split) the CP-D90DW does not cover.
- Mitsubishi CP-D90DW: 7.8 s · ~400 prints/kit · ~13.5 kg · does 9×13.
- Sinfonia CS2: 11 s · 300 prints/roll · ~10 kg · 5×5, 6×6 and split sizes.
- The Mitsubishi is faster and yields a third more.
- The Sinfonia weighs 3.5 kg less and is still in the catalogue.
Winning on Specs, Losing on Catalogue
The CP-D90DW wins almost every figure, but it is listed as discontinued by distributors in the sector. And a dye-sublimation printer is bought for years, not for a season: for all of that time you depend on its media still existing, staying affordable and arriving on time.
So the honest comparison is not "which prints better" but "which will you still be able to use in 2029". Between these two, the one still alive is the Sinfonia.
If you are offered a second-hand CP-D90DW, check two things first: how many prints the thermal head has done, since that is the part that wears out, and whether your supplier guarantees paper two or three years out.
The Third Option
If you have got this far comparing secondary brands, it is worth looking at the main one: DNP has the widest media network in the European events market and a fully live range. The DNP DS620 prints in 8.4 seconds, weighs 12 kg and yields 400 prints per roll, and its paper restocks overnight. It is compared in DNP vs Mitsubishi and DNP vs Sinfonia.
Comparison table
| Criterion | Sinfonia CS2 | Mitsubishi CP-D90DW |
|---|---|---|
| Speed at 10×15 | 11 s | 7,8 s |
| Speed at 13×18 | 17 s | 13,2 s |
| Speed at 15×20 | 19 s | 14,6 s |
| Prints per roll at 10×15 | 300 | ~400 |
| Prints per roll at 15×20 | 150 | ~200 |
| Weight | ~10 kg | ~13,5 kg |
| Special sizes | 5×5, 6×6, 3×5 and split | 9×13 |
| Model status | In catalogue | Discontinued |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mitsubishi or Sinfonia Better?
On specs the Mitsubishi CP-D90DW wins: 7.8 seconds per 10×15 print against the Sinfonia CS2’s 11, and around 400 prints per roll against 300. But the CP-D90DW is listed as discontinued, so for a purchase you amortise over years the live option is the Sinfonia.
Which Is Faster?
The Mitsubishi CP-D90DW, at 7.8 seconds per 10×15 print against the Sinfonia CS2’s 11. At 15×20 the gap is wider: 14.6 seconds against 19.
Which Weighs Less?
The Sinfonia CS2, at about 10 kg against the Mitsubishi CP-D90DW’s 13.5 kg. That is 3.5 kg, which counts if you carry the kit yourself.
Is a Second-Hand CP-D90DW Worth It?
Only if you check how many prints the thermal head has done, since that is the part that wears out, and whether your supplier can secure media two or three years out. Being discontinued, the risk is not the machine but running out of paper halfway through the season.
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