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Sony T99 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony T99 and Sony TF1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T99 was manufactured 3 years before the TF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T99 grades against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TF1

 T99 TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony T99

 TF1 T99 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TF1

 T99 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the T99 versus the TF1.

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T99 and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged T99 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (152g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Sony T99 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-07-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $266