Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014
(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
- Introduced July 2010

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was manufactured 4 years after the T99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony T99
SX400 IS | T99 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon SX400 IS
T99 | SX400 IS | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony T99
SX400 IS | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS vs the T99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and T99 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and T99.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $229 | $179 |