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Nikon D200 vs Sony T99

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D100
  • Successor is Nikon D300
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 D200 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D200 and Sony T99, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The D200 was released 5 years prior to the T99 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D200 matches up versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sony T99

 D200 T99 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon D200

 T99 D200 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2006Newer by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sony T99

 D200 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Nikon D200 and Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D200 compared to the T99.

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and T99 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and T99.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D200 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony T99 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
51
environment proofing
flash built-in
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D200
Vlogging with Sony T99
9
can't shoot video
31
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon D200 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Sony T99
 Nikon D200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-02-23 2010-07-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 583 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $179