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Sony T99 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony T99 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Sony T99 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T99 was brought out 7 months later than the W310 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T99 grades vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W310

 T99 W310 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony T99

 W310 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W310

 T99 W310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony T99 has exterior 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) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Sony T99 versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T99 versus the W310.

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and W310.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern T99 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T99
Portrait photography with Sony W310
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony W310
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T99
Vlogging with Sony W310
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $179 $150