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Sony HX9V vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony HX9V vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was released 13 months later than the T99 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX9V grades versus the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony T99

 HX9V T99 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony HX9V

 T99 HX9V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony T99

 HX9V T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX9V offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HX9V compared to the T99.

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and T99.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher HX9V provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
Landscape photography with Sony T99
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $328 $179