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Sony T99 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony T99 vs Sony W550 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony T99 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T99 was brought out 12 months prior to the W550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T99 grades vs the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W550

 T99 W550 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony T99

 W550 T99 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W550

 T99 W550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony T99 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the T99 against the W550.

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and W550.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged T99 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography factors
Sony W550 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography factors
Sony W550 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
Sony W550 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W550
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-08 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
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
Storage slots One -
Launch cost $179 $119