Sony Cybershot DSC-T99

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

4
Bad:

3

Pros:

Nice wide-angle 4x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded zoom lens (25-100mm), Extremely compact, lightweight, Quality 720p MP4 movie mode, Good Optical Image Stabilization, Sweep Panorama for effortless panoramas, iAuto (Intelligent Auto) works well, Very g...

Cons:

Noise under control up to ISO 400, quality deteriorates at higher settings, Very aggressive noise suppression overall limits even ISO 80 images to smaller print sizes than was obvious with our lab shots, Requires optional Multi Connector cable for dire...

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Last revision on August 19, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Nice wide-angle 4x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded zoom lens (25-100mm), Extremely compact, lightweight, Quality 720p MP4 movie mode, Good Optical Image Stabilization, Sweep Panorama for effortless panoramas, iAuto (Intelligent Auto) works well, Very g

Reviewers Didn't Like

Noise under control up to ISO 400, quality deteriorates at higher settings, Very aggressive noise suppression overall limits even ISO 80 images to smaller print sizes than was obvious with our lab shots, Requires optional Multi Connector cable for dire

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sony Cybershot DSC T99 does a solid job. If you are looking for a touch controlled digital camera, but do not want to pay the top prices then this is a more reasonably priced option. It can take a decent snapshot and you should have no problems...

By Cameras UK on March 01, 2011

Sony’s DSC-T99 is a sturdy little camera that’s built to be taken out and about. It’s accessible enough for most photographers to get to grips with, tooOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and...

By Digital Camera Buyer on February 17, 2011

If looking stylish while taking photos is as important to you as capturing good-looking images, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 will probably appeal, but there are much better compact cameras available for the...

By CNET UK on January 26, 2011

So is it time to approach the desk of your local camera emporium and utter the phrase 'make mine a T99'? If you're looking for an easy to use and very dinky digital compact with a smattering of style and a cherry pick of the latest...

By PhotographyBLOG on January 12, 2011

Not a bad set of features for the price being asked here, but variable image quality betrays the budget snapper status otherwise masked by the T99’s stylish...

By Pocket-lint on January 06, 2011

The smart design and touchscreen aren’t enough to make up for poor image quality....

By Expert Reviews on November 17, 2010

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 is a camera made for snapshot photography and I won’t recommend it to professionals who love to play with the settings a lot. There are some controls offered but shutter bug freaks won’t be too happy with them. There...

By eTech Reviews on April 18, 2011

At $249 or less, the Sony T99 is an excellent little carry-everywhere camera. There a few drawbacks, but if you're looking for a compact, attractive digicam that captures good photos with accurate colors, then by all means pick it up. I like the...

By The Imaging Resource on November 12, 2010

Share Along side their DSC-WX5 and DSC-TX9 announcements, Sony has released a new affordable T-series model, the Cyber-Shot DSC-T99. This unit replaces the DSC-TX1 from last year, and boasts some appealing features for a sub $250 ultra-compact...

By Steves Digicams on July 08, 2010

Sony bringt in dem winzigen Gehäuse der Cyber-shot DSC-T99 viele interessante Features wie Schwenkpanoramafunktion und Touchscreen unter. Wer auf das berührungsempfindliche Display verzichten kann, wird jedoch bessere Alternativen...

By CNET.de on December 09, 2010

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