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Sony S2100 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Sony S2100 versus Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the S2100 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was introduced 6 months prior to the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S2100 matches up vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony T99

 S2100 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony S2100

 T99 S2100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S2100 and Sony T99

 S2100 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony S2100 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony S2100 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S2100 vs the T99.

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and T99.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S2100 Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S2100 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S2100
Travel photography with Sony T99
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S2100 Vlogging information
Sony T99 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony S2100 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S2100 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-105mm (3.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
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 recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $179