Olympus 5010 vs Sony T99

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 5010 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 5010 was brought out 6 months prior to the T99 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 5010 scores vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 5010 against the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and T99.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.