Sony T99 vs Sony W230
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Sony T99 vs Sony W230 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
Sony T99 vs Sony W230 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony T99 and Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe T99 was released 17 months later than the W230 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T99 grades vs the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony T99 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W230
T99 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony T99
W230 | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W230
T99 | W230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony T99 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony T99 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony T99 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the T99 versus the W230.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and W230.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony T99 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer T99 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony T99 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $179 | $180 |