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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung CL80 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was introduced 6 months before the T99 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the CL80 scores vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony T99

 CL80 T99 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung CL80

 T99 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony T99

 CL80 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung CL80 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CL80 vs the T99.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony T99
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
60
supports focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony T99
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $179