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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the T99 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony T99

 EX-Z35 T99 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-Z35

 T99 EX-Z35 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony T99

 EX-Z35 T99 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the T99.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and T99.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony T99 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Sony T99
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Sony T99
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NP-82 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $179