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Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony T99
(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
Sony ZV-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony ZV-1

 T99 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony T99

 ZV-1 T99 
ReleasedMay 2020July 2010More recent by 120 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony T99 and Sony ZV-1

 T99 ZV-1 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T99 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T99
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony T99 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
86
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sony T99 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T99 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Sony ZV-1
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