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Sony T99 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony T99 vs Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T99 was announced 3 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the T99 scores versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony WX300

 T99 WX300 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony T99

 WX300 T99 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony WX300

 T99 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony T99 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the T99 and the WX300.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T99 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and WX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older T99 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $330