Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Review

3.5

January 12, 2011

Gavin Stoker

Buy a Cyber-shot DSC-T99 14.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - Black (7.6 cm 3" Touchscreen LCD - 4x Optical Zoom - Optical IS - 4320 x 3240 Image - 1280 x 720 Video - MPEG-4)

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Buy a Cyber-shot DSC-T99 Compact Camera - Silver (14.1 Megapixel - 16:9 - CCD - 4x Optical Zoom - Optical IS - 3" LCD - 4320 x 2432 Image - 1280 x 720 Video - MP4 - Built-in Microphone, Speaker)

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Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99.

Canon Digital IXUS 130

The Canon Digital IXUS 130 (also known as the PowerShot SD1400 IS) is a slim and stylish addition to the long-standing IXUS range. Boasting a metal body less than 18mm thick, 14 megapixels and 720p movie recording, the tiny Canon IXUS 130 is also well-suited to the beginner, with a multitude of different hand-holding modes on offer. Mark Goldstein finds out if this is one of the best IXUS cameras yet in the World's first Canon Digital IXUS 130 online review.

Casio EX-Z550

The Casio EX-Z550 is an inexpensive yet well-specified digital camera, offering a 14 megapixel sensor, 4x wide-angle zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and 720p HD movies. Available in a variety of colours, the EX-Z550 costs a mere £149.99 / $169.99 - read our in-depth Casio EX-Z550 review to find out if makes the grade.

Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR is a fashion-concious compact camera with a massive touchscreen LCD, 12 megapixel EXR sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens. The Z800EXR also features a hybrid auto-focus system that switches between traditional contrast AF and a quicker phase detection AF system, as used in DSLR cameras and its big brother, the F300EXR. Read our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR review to find out if it's the perfect match of form and function...

Nikon Coolpix S80

The Nikon Coolpix S80 is a new 14 megapixel camera featuring a very interesting OLED touchscreen. The S80's large 3.5 inch monitor offers a touch-sensitive interface, featuring a Touch Shutter function that allows you to focus on and photograph a subject by simply touching it on the camera’s display. Other key features of the Nikon S80 include 720p movies with stereo sound, a 5x zoom lens, slim and stylish design and a range of creative filters. Read our detailed Nikon Coolpix S80 review to get the full low-down on Nikon's new touchscreen compact.

Pentax Optio RS1000

There are literally hundred of compact cameras on the market, making it extremely difficult for a new model to get noticed. The Pentax RS1000 tackles this problem in a rather unique way - the front can be customised with an image, instantly transforming the RS1000 from just another compact to your own personalised camera. Find out if this is enough to stand-out by reading our Pentax Optio RS1000 review.

Samsung PL90

The Samsung PL90 is a budget digital camera with a unique twist - it has a built-in USB connector that allows quick and easy transfer of your photos to a computer. The 12 megapixel PL90 also offers a 4x wide-angle zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and VGA video recording. Read our in-depth Samsung PL90 review complete with sample images and video.

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