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Sony T99 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony T99
(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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX5

 T99 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony T99

 TX5 T99 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX5

 T99 TX5 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography information
Sony TX5 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography info
Sony TX5 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-08 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $239