Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony T99
Z50 | T99 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | July 2010 | More recent by 113 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon Z50
T99 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony T99
Z50 | T99 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and T99 is 74 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |