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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 NEX-5R vs Sony T99 Overview

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.

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

 NEX-5R T99 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

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

 T99 NEX-5R 

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

 NEX-5R T99 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
Street photography with Sony T99
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
73
has touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging features
Sony T99 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (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 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery type 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 feature With downloadable app
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 $750 $179