Sony H300 vs Sony T99

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony H300 and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the H300 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 3 years after the T99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the H300 matches up against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H300 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony H300 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the H300 vs the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H300 and T99 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H300 and T99.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern H300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.