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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
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
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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

 GX-1S T99 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

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

 T99 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2006More modern by 54 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S T99 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

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

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony T99
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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