Sony A100 vs Sony T99

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A100 versus Sony T99, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A100 was released 4 years earlier than the T99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A100 grades versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A100 features physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A100 versus the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and T99 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and T99.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony T99 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.