Sony T99 vs Sony A37

Lets look closer at the Sony T99 versus Sony A37, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T99 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty similar but the T99 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The T99 was launched 22 months earlier than the A37 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T99 scores vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony T99 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony T99 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Sony T99 versus Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the T99 vs the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T99 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T99 and A37.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T99 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A37 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older T99 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.