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Sony T99 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony T99 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T99 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the T99 scores versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony WX9

 T99 WX9 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony T99

 WX9 T99 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony WX9

 T99 WX9 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 offers external 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the T99 and the WX9.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and WX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony WX9
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $188