Nikon S02 vs Sony T99

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S02 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very similar but the S02 (1/3") and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was announced 3 years after the T99 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S02 matches up against the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 has got external dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has sizing 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, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S02 compared to the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and T99.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S02 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony T99 will offer greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S02 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.