Nikon S01 vs Sony T99
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Nikon S01 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced June 2013
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- 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
- Launched July 2010
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Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S01 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and T99 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S01 was brought out 2 years after the T99 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S01 matches up against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony T99
| S01 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S01
| T99 | S01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony T99
| S01 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S01 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S01 has outer measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 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).
Contrast the Nikon S01 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S01 against the T99.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S01 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and T99.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S01 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony T99 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S01 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S01 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 96 grams (0.21 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 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 life | 190 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Built-in | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | - | Single |
| Launch pricing | $170 | $179 |