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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and T99 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 3 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony T99

 Fujifilm XQ1 T99 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2010More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 T99 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony T99

 Fujifilm XQ1 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the T99.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and T99.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony T99 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Sony T99
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging information
Sony T99 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony T99
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $179