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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Sony T99
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sony T99

 SX400 IS T99 
IntroducedJuly 2014July 2010Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon SX400 IS

 T99 SX400 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sony T99

 SX400 IS T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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