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Sony T99 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony T99 vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony T99 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T99 was announced 6 months earlier than the W570 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T99 scores versus the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W570

 T99 W570 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony T99

 W570 T99 

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W570

 T99 W570 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony T99 enjoys physical dimensions 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony T99 and Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T99 vs the W570.

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and W570.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T99
Portrait photography with Sony W570
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony T99 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 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 rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage type 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
Cost at release $179 $159