Sony T99 vs Sony W690
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Sony T99 vs Sony W690 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
- Launched July 2010
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W690
T99 | W690 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony T99
W690 | T99 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W690
T99 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Sony T99 vs Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony T99 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |