Sony T99 vs Sony TX7

Let's examine more closely at the Sony T99 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The T99 was brought out 7 months after the TX7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the T99 grades vs the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony T99 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T99 versus the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and TX7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T99 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony T99 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger T99 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.