Sony HX30V vs Sony T99
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42 Features
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Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- Newer Model is Sony HX50V
(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
- Announced July 2010
Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Sony HX30V vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX30V was unveiled 20 months after the T99 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX30V matches up against the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony T99
HX30V | T99 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony HX30V
T99 | HX30V | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony T99
HX30V | T99 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V features outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).
Check the Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX30V and the T99.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX30V and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and T99.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern HX30V should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX30V vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 life | 320 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $420 | $179 |