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Sony QX10 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony QX10 vs Sony T99, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was revealed 3 years after the T99 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX10 grades against the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony T99

 QX10 T99 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2010More modern by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony QX10

 T99 QX10 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony T99

 QX10 T99 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX10 features physical dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the QX10 compared to the T99.

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher QX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony T99
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Lens-style Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-04 2010-07-08
Body design Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options None Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $179