Sony T99 vs Sony TX9
96 Imaging
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95 Imaging
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony T99 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe T99 was released at a similar time to the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the T99 grades versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX9
T99 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony T99
TX9 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX9
T99 | TX9 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony T99 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony T99 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the T99 vs the TX9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T99 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and TX9.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony T99 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-07-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $179 | $799 |