Sony T99 vs Sony TX100V
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony T99 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sony T99 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe T99 was brought out 6 months prior to the TX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T99 matches up against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX100V
T99 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony T99
TX100V | T99 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX100V
T99 | TX100V | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony T99 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony T99 comes with outside 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Sony T99 versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T99 against the TX100V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and TX100V.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $380 |