Sony T99 vs Sony A58
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Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A58
T99 | A58 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony T99
A58 | T99 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony A58
T99 | A58 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Sony T99 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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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 |