Sony A290 vs Sony T99
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Sony A290 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Older Model is Sony A230
(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
Sony A290 vs Sony T99 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony A290 and Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close but the A290 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A290 was announced very close to the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A290 scores vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A290 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony T99
A290 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A290
T99 | A290 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony T99
A290 | T99 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A290 comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Sony A290 and Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A290 and the T99.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A290 and T99 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and T99.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The A290 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler.
Sony A290 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A290 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-09 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount 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 | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 615 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $179 |