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Sony T99 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony T99 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W530

 T99 W530 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony T99

 W530 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W530

 T99 W530 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Sony T99 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T99 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography details
Sony W530 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T99
Landscape photography with Sony W530
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony T99 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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