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Sony T99 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony T99 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Sony T99 versus Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T99 was unveiled 7 months after the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T99 matches up against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W370

 T99 W370 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony T99

 W370 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W370

 T99 W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony T99 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Sony T99 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the T99 compared to the W370.

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent T99 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T99
Portrait photography with Sony W370
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony W370
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Sony T99 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $230