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Sony T99 vs Sony A58

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A58

 T99 A58 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony T99

 A58 T99 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony A58

 T99 A58 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 size comparison

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

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography info
Sony A58 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography info
Sony A58 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (690 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery life (690 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony SLT-A58
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-08 2013-11-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 492 gr (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $645