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Sony T99 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony T99 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T99 was released 4 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T99 scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W800

 T99 W800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony T99

 W800 T99 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W800

 T99 W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony T99 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Sony T99 vs Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the T99 vs the W800.

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and W800.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged T99 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography highlights
Sony W800 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony W800
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-08 2014-02-13
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 AVI MPEG4
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 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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
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
Price at launch $179 $90