Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
(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
- Launched July 2010

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The NEX-5N was announced 16 months later than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-5N scores against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony T99
NEX-5N | T99 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony NEX-5N
T99 | NEX-5N |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony T99
NEX-5N | T99 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N offers physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5N versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5N and the T99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and T99.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5N with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-5N will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5N will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-10-03 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 269 gr (0.59 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 All around rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1079 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $179 |