Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
(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
- Announced July 2010

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony T99, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and T99 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years before the T99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-1S scores against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony T99
GX-1S | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung GX-1S
T99 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2006 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony T99
GX-1S | T99 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony T99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S versus the T99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and T99 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and T99.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony T99 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-01-16 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605 gr (1.33 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
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 Overall 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $850 | $179 |