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Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and T99 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 3 years after the T99 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony T99

 EX-100 T99 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-100

 T99 EX-100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony T99

 EX-100 T99 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 against the T99.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and T99 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony T99 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Sony T99
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Sony T99
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (390 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
63
great battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Sony T99
53
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-06 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 390 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $572 $179