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Sony T99 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony T99 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T99 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the T99 scores vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony WX220

 T99 WX220 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony T99

 WX220 T99 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony WX220

 T99 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony T99 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the T99 versus the WX220.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and WX220.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older T99 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T99
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T99
Travel photography with Sony WX220
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-08 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $198