Olympus SH-1 vs Sony T99
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Updated by Olympus SH-2
(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
- Introduced July 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-1 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SH-1 was manufactured 3 years after the T99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-1 grades versus the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony T99
| SH-1 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 46 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus SH-1
| T99 | SH-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony T99
| SH-1 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 versus the T99.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and T99 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and T99.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $349 | $179 |