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Sony T99 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony T99 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony T99 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T99 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W810 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T99 matches up versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony W810

 T99 W810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony T99

 W810 T99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony W810

 T99 W810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony T99 features external 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the T99 against the W810.

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and W810.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged T99 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging information
Sony W810 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Sony T99 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
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
Supported 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 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $100