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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony T99, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-6 was unveiled 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony T99

 NEX-6 T99 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2010More modern by 34 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony NEX-6

 T99 NEX-6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony T99

 NEX-6 T99 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-6 versus 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 change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-6 vs the T99.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and T99 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and T99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent NEX-6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
66
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
32
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-03-25 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $365 $179