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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and T99 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was introduced 5 years earlier than the T99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1L matches up vs the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony T99

 GX-1L T99 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung GX-1L

 T99 GX-1L 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2006Newer by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony T99

 GX-1L T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L provides outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L vs the T99.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and T99 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and T99.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony T99 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony T99
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
31
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony T99
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-02-24 2010-07-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $179