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Sony G3 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Released July 2010
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Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony T99

 G3 T99 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony G3

 T99 G3 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony T99

 G3 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony G3
Travel photography with Sony T99
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony G3 Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony T99
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $179