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Sony H50 vs Sony T99

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony H50 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Sony H50 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and T99 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H50 was announced 17 months earlier than the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H50 scores vs the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony T99

 H50 T99 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony H50

 T99 H50 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony T99

 H50 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H50 features outer measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H50 vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the H50 versus the T99.

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and T99 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H50 and T99.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony T99 to provide greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Sony H50 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 547 gr (1.21 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1 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
Retail pricing $80 $179