Sony HX30V vs Sony T99

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.