Sony A380 vs Sony T99
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![Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A380/Sony-A380-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99/Sony-T99-front.jpg)
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Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced July 2010
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Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A380 vs Sony T99, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the A380 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
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The A380 was revealed 10 months before the T99 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A380 scores vs the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A380 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony T99
A380 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A380
T99 | A380 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony T99
A380 | T99 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A380 features physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Sony A380 vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A380 vs the T99.
![Sony A380 vs Sony T99 size comparison Sony A380 vs Sony T99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A380-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and T99 is 68 and 96 respectively.
![Sony A380 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison Sony A380 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A380-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and T99.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The A380 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older A380 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Sony A380 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison Sony A380 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A380-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A380-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony A380 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-24 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 519 grams (1.14 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
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 | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 614 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Battery format | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $899 | $179 |