Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99

Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 ×
Olympus FE-250 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99Olympus FE-250
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDSC-T99FE-250
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20102007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9394
Width (mm)1722
Height (mm)5657
Weight (g)121115
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeSuperCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.18
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0738.2
Sensor width (mm)6.177.18
Sensor height (mm)4.555.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.432.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prismOlympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.290.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)130
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch)iESP / single CCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-3200), Program Auto (80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*); *SQ mode only
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • underwater 1/2
  • auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotDigital ESP
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, FireworksPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Pet, Auction
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.08-.2.8m(W) / Approx. 0.5-2.3m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 5.6m(W) / Approx. 4.6m(T)Wide: 0.98 - 14.1ft (0.3 - 4.3m), Tele: 1.6ft - 8.5ft (0.5 - 2.6m)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3220
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dcin)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.425.22
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.710.8
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.70.81
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.130.1
Startup time (s)2.31.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.75.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot, Touchscreen LCD, iAuto, Sweep Panorama. Available in Silver, Black, Purple, Green and Violet.-



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