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Sony S980 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony S980 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S980 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S980 was revealed 16 months before the T99 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony S980 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S980 grades versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony T99

 S980 T99 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony S980

 T99 S980 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony T99

 S980 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony S980 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S980 versus the T99.

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S980 and T99.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S980 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S980 Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S980 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S980 Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S980 Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S980 Landscape photography features
Sony T99 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S980 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Physical type 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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $179