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Sony T99 vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony A68
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Sony T99 vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony T99 versus Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The T99 was brought out 16 months earlier than the A65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T99 matches up versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony A65

 T99 A65 
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony T99

 A65 T99 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2010More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony A65

 T99 A65 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony T99 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the T99 vs the A65.

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and A65.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T99 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A65 will provide extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T99 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T99 Street photography factors
Sony A65 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 Sports photography features
Sony A65 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
82
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T99
Vlogging with Sony A65
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Sony T99 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Sony SLT-A65
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-07-08 2011-11-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 622 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $179 $700