Nikon D2X vs Sony T99
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Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon D1X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
(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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D2X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Nikon D2X Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Sony T99
D2X | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 235k | 230k | Sharper screen (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon D2X
T99 | D2X | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | June 2005 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D2X and Sony T99
D2X | T99 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2X and T99 is 51 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D2X vs Sony T99 Specifications
Nikon D2X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |