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Sony T99 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony WX10

 T99 WX10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony T99

 WX10 T99 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony WX10

 T99 WX10 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T99
Street photography with Sony WX10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-BN1 NP-BG1
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 release $179 $200