Sony T99 vs Sony A58

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony T99 versus Sony A58, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The T99 was launched 4 years earlier than the A58 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T99 scores vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony T99 comes with external 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) while the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony T99 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the T99 versus the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and A58.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T99 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A58 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older T99 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.