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Sony T99 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony T99 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony T99 and Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T99 was introduced 3 years before the W730 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T99 matches up vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W730

 T99 W730 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony T99

 W730 T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W730

 T99 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony T99 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony T99 and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the T99 versus the W730.

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and W730.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older T99 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T99
Portrait photography with Sony W730
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony W730
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T99
Vlogging with Sony W730
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-08 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - 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 feature
Storage media 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 1 1
Retail cost $179 $138