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Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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 Z5 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and T99 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was launched 10 years later than the T99 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z5 matches up vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony T99

 Z5 T99 
IntroducedJuly 2020July 2010Fresher by 123 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon Z5

 T99 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony T99

 Z5 T99 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 and the T99.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and T99 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and T99.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Sony T99
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Sony T99
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
heavier than average (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Sony T99 Landscape photography features
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (675g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony T99
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-07-20 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,399 $179