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Sony S2000 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony S2000 and Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2000 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2000 was released 6 months prior to the T99 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2000 matches up against the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Sony T99

 S2000 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony S2000

 T99 S2000 
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Common features in the Sony S2000 and Sony T99

 S2000 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony S2000 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony S2000 and Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2000 and the T99.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2000 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2000 and T99.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony T99 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2000 Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2000
Travel photography with Sony T99
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2000 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Sony S2000 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2000 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $225 $179