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Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 19 months after the T99 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DV300F scores versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony T99

 DV300F T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung DV300F

 T99 DV300F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony T99

 DV300F T99 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV300F and the T99.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and T99.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern DV300F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony T99
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $179