Nikon S70 vs Sony T99
95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony T99
S70 | T99 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 288k | 230k | Clearer display (+58k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S70
T99 | S70 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony T99
S70 | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S70 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |