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Sony T99 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony T99 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The T99 was released 12 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the T99 scores against the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX1

 T99 TX1 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony T99

 TX1 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX1

 T99 TX1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony T99 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony T99 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T99 against the TX1.

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and TX1.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T99 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony T99 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher T99 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony TX1
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T99
Vlogging with Sony TX1
31
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $350