Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99
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Olympus SZ-12 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
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched January 2012
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony T99
SZ-12 | T99 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus SZ-12
T99 | SZ-12 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony T99
SZ-12 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony T99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |