Sony T900 vs Sony T99
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Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony T99
T900 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony T900
T99 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony T99
T900 | T99 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sony T900 and Sony T99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Sony T900 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |