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Sony A230 vs Sony T99

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A200
  • Newer Model is Sony A290
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
  • Released July 2010
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Sony A230 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A230 versus Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was announced 13 months before the T99 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A230 scores versus the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony T99

 A230 T99 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A230

 T99 A230 
ReleasedJuly 2010May 2009Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony T99

 A230 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A230 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony A230 versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A230 compared to the T99.

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and T99 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and T99.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A230 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony T99 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
low battery (230 per charge)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A230
Landscape photography with Sony T99
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
low battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
9
no video
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony A230 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-18 2010-07-08
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - 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 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $569 $179