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Nikon S80 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S80 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was introduced 3 months after the T99 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S80 scores vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony T99

 S80 T99 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S80

 T99 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony T99

 S80 T99 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 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).

Analyze the Nikon S80 versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S80 versus the T99.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S80 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S80 and T99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
60
features touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S80
Landscape photography with Sony T99
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging features
Sony T99 Vlogging features
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S80 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony T99
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-08 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 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 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 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 150 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $191 $179