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Sony T99 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony T99 versus Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T99 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T99 grades vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W710

 T99 W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony T99

 W710 T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W710

 T99 W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the T99 and the W710.

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and W710.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older T99 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T99
Portrait photography with Sony W710
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Sony T99 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photos
Battery type - 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $90