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Sony T99 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sony T99 vs Sony A35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony T99 versus Sony A35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty similar but the T99 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The T99 was brought out 14 months earlier than the A35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the T99 grades versus the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A35

 T99 A35 
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony T99

 A35 T99 
ReleasedSeptember 2011July 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony A35

 T99 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony T99 provides physical 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T99 and the A35.

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T99 and A35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T99 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A35 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older T99 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T99
Sports photography with Sony A35
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (440 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than average in class (415g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony T99 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony SLT-A35
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-07-08 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $598