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Sony T99 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Sony T99 and Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T99 was manufactured 19 months prior to the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T99 scores against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony WX70

 T99 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony T99

 WX70 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony WX70

 T99 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony T99 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony T99 and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T99 compared to the WX70.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T99 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T99 and WX70.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T99 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (114g)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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