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Sony T99 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony T99 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony T99 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T99 was released 7 months later than the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T99 matches up versus the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W380

 T99 W380 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony T99

 W380 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W380

 T99 W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony T99 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony T99 versus Sony W380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T99 versus the W380.

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and W380.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger T99 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony W380
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T99
Travel photography with Sony W380
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 121g (0.27 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $44