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Sony S950 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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 S950 vs Sony T99 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony S950 vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S950 was announced 16 months earlier than the T99 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S950 scores vs the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony T99

 S950 T99 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony S950

 T99 S950 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony T99

 S950 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony S950 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S950 compared to the T99.

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S950 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and T99.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S950 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
31
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Sony S950 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $179