Sony T99 vs Sony WX300

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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

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.