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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Sony T99
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony T99

 XG-1 T99 
AnnouncedJuly 2014July 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax XG-1

 T99 XG-1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony T99

 XG-1 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Sony T99
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (567g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Sony T99
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (567g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony T99
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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