Sony T99 vs Sony WX150

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony T99 and Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The T99 was revealed 20 months prior to the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the T99 grades vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony T99 has 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) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Sony T99 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the T99 vs the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and WX150.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged T99 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.