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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 2 years after the T99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony T99

 Galaxy Camera 3G T99 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 T99 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T99

 Galaxy Camera 3G T99 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the T99.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Sony T99
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Sony T99
47
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony T99
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $606 $179