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Sony T99 vs Sony W510

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Sony T99 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony T99 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T99 was launched 6 months before the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T99 grades versus the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W510

		

		

			
 T99 W510 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony T99

		

		

			
 W510 T99 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W510

		

		

			
 T99 W510 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T99 versus the W510.
Sony T99 vs Sony W510 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and W510.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Sony T99 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
Sony W510 Sports photography factors
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony T99
Travel photography with Sony W510
65
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
42
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
32
 decently wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony T99 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic support
29
 decently wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
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Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $99