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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 4 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony T99

 Fujifilm XQ2 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 56 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 T99 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T99

 Fujifilm XQ2 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the T99.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and T99.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony T99 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Sony T99
64
great battery (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (206 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (206g)
31
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T99
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $179