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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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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.

Sony T99 vs Fujifilm XP130 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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

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Thickness Comparison

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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.

Sony T99 vs Fujifilm 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
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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T99
XP130
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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T99
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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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.

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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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