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Canon 160 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 160
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon 160 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 160 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was announced 4 years after the T99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 160 matches up against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Sony T99

 160 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon 160

 T99 160 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 160 and Sony T99

 160 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 160 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 160 compared to the T99.

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 160 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 160 and T99.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 160 to render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer 160 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Sony T99
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon 160 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Otherwise known as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $135 $179