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Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and T99 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was brought out 9 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z50 grades against the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony T99

 Z50 T99 
LaunchedOctober 2019July 2010More recent by 113 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon Z50

 T99 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony T99

 Z50 T99 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 and the T99.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and T99 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and T99.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will provide extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
75
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Sony T99 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Sony T99
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony T99
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 shots -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $857 $179