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Sony H55 vs Sony T99

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony H55 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony H55 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H55 was revealed within a month of the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H55 scores against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony T99

 H55 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony H55

 T99 H55 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony T99

 H55 T99 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the H55 vs the T99.

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and T99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H55
Street photography with Sony T99
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
67
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony H55 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum 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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 200g (0.44 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $235 $179