Sony T99 vs Sony WX10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony T99 versus Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T99 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T99 scores versus the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony T99 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony T99 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the T99 vs the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T99 and WX10.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.