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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the T99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-20 grades against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony T99

 GX-20 T99 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung GX-20

 T99 GX-20 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2008Newer by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony T99

 GX-20 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 and the T99.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and T99 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and T99.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung GX-20 will show greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Sony T99
71
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony T99
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony T99
 Samsung GX-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2010-07-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $850 $179