Sony HX9V vs Sony T99
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Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony T99
HX9V | T99 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony HX9V
T99 | HX9V | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony T99
HX9V | T99 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
See the Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |