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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(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
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
  • Launched July 2010
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony T99

 NEX-5N T99 
LaunchedOctober 2011July 2010More recent by 16 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony NEX-5N

 T99 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony T99

 NEX-5N T99 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
58
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
70
great battery (460 per charge)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
Vlogging with Sony T99
33
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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