Sony G3 vs Sony T99

Following is a extended review of the Sony G3 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G3 was announced 18 months earlier than the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 matches up vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony G3 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony G3 and Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G3 versus the T99.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and T99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony T99 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.