Sony T99 vs Sony WX70

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").

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.