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Sony T99 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony T99 vs Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T99 was revealed 20 months earlier than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the T99 matches up vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W690

 T99 W690 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony T99

 W690 T99 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W690

 T99 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony T99 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T99 and the W690.

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and W690.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older T99 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T99
Travel photography with Sony W690
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T99
Vlogging with Sony W690
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-08 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
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 range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 121 gr (0.27 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $297