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Sony A450 vs Sony T99

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony T99
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A450 vs Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the A450 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was revealed 6 months prior to the T99 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A450 scores against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony T99

 A450 T99 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A450

 T99 A450 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony T99

 A450 T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A450 has external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A450 vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A450 versus the T99.

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and T99 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and T99.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The A450 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A450
Travel photography with Sony T99
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
31
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sony A450 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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 format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 grams (1.23 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 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 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,241 $179