Sony HX80 vs Sony T99

Here, we are looking at the Sony HX80 vs Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was introduced 5 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX80 grades against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX80 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has sizing 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 HX80 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HX80 vs the T99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and T99.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher HX80 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.