Sony HX7V vs Sony T99

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony HX7V and Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was revealed 13 months later than the T99 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX7V grades versus the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HX7V vs the T99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and T99.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer HX7V provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.