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Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
Sony T99
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and T99 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The A7R IV was brought out 9 years later than the T99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A7R IV scores versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony T99

 A7R IV T99 
RevealedJuly 2019July 2010Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A7R IV

 T99 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony T99

 A7R IV T99 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A7R IV and the T99.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and T99 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and T99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail having its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger A7R IV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (670 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
two card slots
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-07-16 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665 gr (1.47 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $3,498 $179