Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
27 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony T99
EX-Z550 | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-Z550
T99 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony T99
EX-Z550 | T99 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |