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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was revealed 2 months after the T99 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1100pj scores against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony T99

 S1100pj T99 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S1100pj

 T99 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony T99

 S1100pj T99 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1100pj compared to the T99.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and T99.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Sony T99
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (180g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Sony T99
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
Travel photography with Sony T99
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (180g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony T99
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $179