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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and T99 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z7 was manufactured 8 years later than the T99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 matches up versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony T99

 Z7 T99 
LaunchedAugust 2018July 2010Fresher by 99 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon Z7

 T99 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony T99

 Z7 T99 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 versus the T99.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and T99 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and T99.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail due to its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Z7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony T99
87
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Sony T99
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Sony T99
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 shots)
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony T99
 Nikon Z7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-08-23 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,797 $179