Sony T99 vs Sony TX10
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
Sony T99 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony T99 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe T99 was introduced 13 months prior to the TX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T99 grades against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX10
T99 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony T99
TX10 | T99 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX10
T99 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony T99 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony T99 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Sony T99 versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the T99 compared to the TX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and TX10.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX10 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged T99 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-07-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | 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 | One | One |
Retail price | $179 | $309 |