Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T99

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NEX-5T was released 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-5T grades against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T against the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and T99.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5T will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5T should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.