Samsung EX2F vs Sony T99

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung EX2F and Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and T99 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The EX2F was unveiled 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX2F grades versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F and Sony T99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX2F versus the T99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and T99.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony T99 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX2F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.