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Sony T99 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony T99 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony T99 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T99 was announced 7 months later than the W330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the T99 scores against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W330

 T99 W330 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony T99

 W330 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W330

 T99 W330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony T99 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the T99 against the W330.

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and W330.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern T99 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony W330
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony T99 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $179 $170