Pentax Q vs Sony T99
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35 Features
47 Overall
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37 Features
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Pentax Q vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10
(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
- Introduced July 2010
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax Q and Sony T99, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Q was unveiled 12 months later than the T99 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q grades against the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony T99
| Q | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax Q
| T99 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony T99
| Q | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Pentax Q vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Q against the T99.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and T99.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Q will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax Q vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-06-23 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 8 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 189 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $695 | $179 |