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Nikon S70 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S70 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S70 was announced 11 months prior to the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S70 grades versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony T99

 S70 T99 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S70

 T99 S70 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony T99

 S70 T99 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S70 vs the T99.

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and T99.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Sony T99
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (160 grams)
31
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony T99
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 288k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $290 $179