Sony T99 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony T99 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T99 was launched 20 months prior to the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T99 matches up versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony T99 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T99 versus the TX66.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and TX66.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older T99 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.