Nikon A100 vs Sony T99

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A100 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was announced 5 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A100 grades versus the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 has external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A100 vs the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and T99.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A100 to produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.