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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 3 years after the T99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up versus the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony T99

 Galaxy Camera 2 T99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 T99 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony T99

 Galaxy Camera 2 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the T99.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and T99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony T99
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony T99
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony T99
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
31
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony T99
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-02 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $179