Sony T99 vs Sony WX30

Here, we are contrasting the Sony T99 and Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T99 was released 12 months before the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the T99 grades vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony T99 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony T99 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the T99 against the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T99 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and WX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older T99 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.