Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.