Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony T99
NEX-F3 | T99 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony NEX-F3
T99 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-F3 and Sony T99
NEX-F3 | T99 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-F3 and T99 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |