Sony T99 vs Sony W510
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W510
T99 | W510 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony T99
W510 | T99 |
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Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W510
T99 | W510 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Take a look at the Sony T99 vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony T99 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |