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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 6 months prior to the T99 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony T99

 EX-Z550 T99 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-Z550

 T99 EX-Z550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T99

 EX-Z550 T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the T99.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and T99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Sony T99
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Sony T99
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 143g (0.32 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $149 $179