Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99

On this page, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony T99, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5R was announced 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5R and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5R against the T99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and T99.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5R will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5R is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.