Sony A330 vs Sony T99
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Sony A330 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Succeeded the Sony A300
(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
- Revealed July 2010
Sony A330 vs Sony T99 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony A330 versus Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A330 was launched 13 months earlier than the T99 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A330 matches up vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A330 vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony T99
A330 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A330
T99 | A330 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony T99
A330 | T99 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony A330 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Sony A330 versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A330 against the T99.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A330 and T99 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Sony A330 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A330 and T99.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A330 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T99 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A330 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-18 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 529g (1.17 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 535 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $545 | $179 |