Sony T99 vs Sony TX200V

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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The T99 was launched 19 months prior to the TX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

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.

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.

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.

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.