Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-5N
(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 NEX-5 vs Sony T99 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-5 was launched at a similar time to the T99 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5 scores against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony T99
NEX-5 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony NEX-5
T99 | NEX-5 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony T99
NEX-5 | T99 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 and the T99.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and T99.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-06-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 796 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $179 |