Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Released May 2020
- Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony T99 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe T99 was revealed 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the T99 grades versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony ZV-1
T99 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony T99
ZV-1 | T99 | |||
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Released | May 2020 | July 2010 | More recent by 120 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony ZV-1
T99 | ZV-1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony T99 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Sony T99 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T99 against the ZV-1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T99 and ZV-1.
Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The T99 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older T99 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes |
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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $179 | $750 |