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Sony T99 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony T99
(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
Sony TX9
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony TX9

 T99 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony T99

 TX9 T99 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony TX9

 T99 TX9 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T99 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (149g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography features
Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sony T99 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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