Sony S930 vs Sony T99

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony S930 versus Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S930 was launched 18 months before the T99 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S930 scores vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S930 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony S930 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S930 vs the T99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and T99.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S930 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.