Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T99
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Released July 2010
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-11 was launched 13 months after the T99 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-11 scores versus the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony T99
| SZ-11 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus SZ-11
| T99 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony T99
| SZ-11 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 against the T99.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and T99.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 200 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $253 | $179 |