Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony T99

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.