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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99

Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-F3 was revealed 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-F3 matches up versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony T99

 NEX-F3 T99 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony NEX-F3

 T99 NEX-F3 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony T99

 NEX-F3 T99 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-F3 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-F3 compared to the T99.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and T99 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and T99.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-F3 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-F3 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger NEX-F3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Street photography information
Sony T99 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
Travel photography with Sony T99
69
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
Landscape photography with Sony T99
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-F3 and Sony T99
 Sony Alpha NEX-F3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-16 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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, 24 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 314g (0.69 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1114 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $470 $179