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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 19 months after the T99 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-12 grades against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony T99

 SZ-12 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus SZ-12

 T99 SZ-12 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony T99

 SZ-12 T99 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 against the T99.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and T99.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-12 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony T99
 Olympus SZ-12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
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 Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $179