• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 7010 advantages over Sony DSC-T99

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $249 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    196 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony DSC-T99 advantages over Olympus 7010

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 26 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Olympus 7010
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
Sony DSC-T99
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7030

Olympus 7010
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
Sony DSC-T99
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Sony DSC-TX10

Olympus 7010
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
Sony DSC-T99
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup

Compared to Sony DSC-T110

Olympus 7010
Sony DSC-T110
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
Sony DSC-T99
Sony DSC-T110
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Canon A4000 IS

Olympus 7010
Canon A4000 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
Sony DSC-T99
Canon A4000 IS
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
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