Sony G3 vs Sony T99
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Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony T99
G3 | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony G3
T99 | G3 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony T99
G3 | T99 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Sony G3 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |