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Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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 S4100 vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was introduced 8 months later than the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S4100 scores against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony T99

 S4100 T99 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S4100

 T99 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony T99

 S4100 T99 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4100 compared to the T99.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and T99.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S4100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Sony T99
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Sony T99
67
features touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony T99
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $179