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Sony T90 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony T90 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony T90 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T90 was launched 16 months earlier than the T99 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the T90 grades vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony T99

 T90 T99 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony T90

 T99 T90 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony T99

 T90 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony T90 and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T90 compared to the T99.

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T90 and T99.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony T99 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older T90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T90
Vlogging with Sony T99
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148g)
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Sony T90 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $259 $179