Sony T99 vs Sony W530
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96 Imaging
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Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sony T99 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe T99 was unveiled 6 months before the W530 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T99 scores vs the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W530
T99 | W530 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony T99
W530 | T99 |
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Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W530
T99 | W530 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony T99 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Sony T99 and Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the T99 vs the W530.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T99 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and W530.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $269 |