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Nikon D2X vs Sony T99

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D1X
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Xs
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D2X versus Sony T99, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the D2X (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The D2X was unveiled 6 years before the T99 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D2X scores vs the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Sony T99

 D2X T99 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon D2X

 T99 D2X 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2005Fresher by 62 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Sony T99

 D2X T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2X features outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements 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 D2X versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D2X versus the T99.

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2X and T99 is 51 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and T99.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D2X using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T99 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D2X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2X
Sports photography with Sony T99
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
43
environment proofing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Sony T99
 Nikon D2XSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D2X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2005-06-01 2010-07-08
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $5,000 $179