Sony T99 vs Sony TX200V
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
Sony T99
(Full Review)
(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
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
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Lets look more closely at the Sony T99 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T99 matches up versus the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX200V
| T99 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony T99
| TX200V | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX200V
| T99 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Sony T99 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T99 compared to the TX200V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and TX200V.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX200V to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged T99 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony T99 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Sony T99 Travel photography features
Sony TX200V Travel photography features
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Sony TX200V Vlogging details
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-08 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 | - | 220 photos |
| Battery style | - | 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $179 | $500 |