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Sony T900 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony T99

 T900 T99 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony T900

 T99 T900 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony T99

 T900 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T900
Portrait photography with Sony T99
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony T99
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony T99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 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
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $179