Sony T99 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison

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Sony T99

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony T99 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Sony T99, which was introduced in July 2010 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XP130, which was introduced in January 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, T99 is 8 years older than XP130. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony T99 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-07-08

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

121g. 93 x 56 x 17 mm

Fujifilm XP130 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-01-24

16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

207g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 over Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Weight	121 g vs 207 g	86 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.60 vs 4.90	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	2.01µm² vs 1.76µm²	14% larger pixel area

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP130 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
LCD Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	299% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1250s	faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 100mm	40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5x vs 4×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control

Sony T99 vs Fujifilm XP130: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony T99 has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 17 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.67″) and weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP130 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130. Sony T99 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Fujifilm XP130.

Comparison image of Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony T99 is significantly lighter (86g ) than the Fujifilm XP130 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

T99

XP130

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

T99

XP130

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Sony T99 vs Fujifilm XP130: Sensor Comparison

Sony T99 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP130 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the T99 and XP130 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 Cameras

Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sony T99 has 14% larger pixel area compared to Fujifilm XP130, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Sony T99 vs Fujifilm XP130 Lens Specs Comparison

Sony T99 features a 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 4× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP130 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Sony T99 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP130. At f3.50, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP130 has 40mm longer telezoom reach than the Sony T99. However, with a max aperture of f4.60, Sony T99 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

T99

XP130

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

T99

XP130

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

T99

XP130

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

T99

XP130

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony T99 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony T99 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Sony T99 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1250s
9 Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Sony T99 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
121g
Body Thickness 17mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
207g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Sony T99 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Landscape Photography

POOR

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Sony T99 vs Fujifilm XP130: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony T99 and Fujifilm XP130 scores compare:

Sony T99

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #97 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1090 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #449 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony T99 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony T99 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99	Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Brand	Sony	Fujifilm
Announced	2010-07-08	2018-01-24
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3"
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4320 x 3240	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-100 mm (4×)	28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture	F3.5-4.6	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1250s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.60 m	4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync	s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Eye-Fi Connected	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	121g	207g
Dimensions	93 x 56 x 17mm	110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life	n/a	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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