Sony T900 vs Sony T99

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony T900 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was announced 16 months before the T99 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T900 scores against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony T900 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T900 and the T99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and T99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony T99 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.