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Sony T99 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony W560
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony T99 vs Sony W560 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony T99 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T99 was unveiled 6 months prior to the W560 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the T99 matches up versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W560

 T99 W560 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony T99

 W560 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W560

 T99 W560 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony T99 has physical 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 W560 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).

Compare the Sony T99 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the T99 compared to the W560.

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T99 and W560.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography factors
Sony W560 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony T99 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical 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 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 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 One
Retail cost $179 $139