Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 2 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony T99
Galaxy Camera 4G | T99 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 27 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
T99 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T99
Galaxy Camera 4G | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the T99.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and T99.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 |
Full resolution | - | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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 | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $550 | $179 |