Sony T99 vs Sony TX20
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX20 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" 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
- Announced February 2012
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Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony T99 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe T99 was released 20 months before the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T99 matches up versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX20
| T99 | TX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony T99
| TX20 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX20
| T99 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Sony T99 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony T99 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX20 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).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T99 versus the TX20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T99 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and TX20.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged T99 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-08 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| 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 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Style of battery | - | 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 feature | ||
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $179 | $330 |
