Sony NEX-7 vs Sony T99

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony T99, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and T99 (14MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NEX-7 was manufactured 18 months after the T99 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-7 scores against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-7 compared to the T99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and T99 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and T99.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NEX-7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.