Sony T99 vs Sony W650
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Sony T99 vs Sony W650 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony T99 and Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe T99 was announced 18 months before the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T99 matches up against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W650
| T99 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony T99
| W650 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W650
| T99 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony T99 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Sony T99 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the T99 vs the W650.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and W650.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W650 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged T99 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony T99 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-07-08 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
| 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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $179 | $140 |