Sony S980 vs Sony T99
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Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Sony S980 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Sony T99
S980 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony S980
T99 | S980 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S980 and Sony T99
S980 | T99 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Sony S980 and Sony T99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S980 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony S980 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |