Sony T99 vs Sony TX5

The following is a complete review of the Sony T99 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The T99 was launched 5 months after the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T99 grades vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony T99 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony T99 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the T99 vs the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T99 and TX5.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T99 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony T99 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.