Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Revealed July 2014
(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
- Announced July 2010
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Pentax XG-1 and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XG-1 was brought out 4 years after the T99 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XG-1 matches up vs the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony T99
XG-1 | T99 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax XG-1
T99 | XG-1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony T99
XG-1 | T99 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax XG-1 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 compared to the T99.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and T99 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and T99.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-07-15 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 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 | 240 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LB-060 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $179 |