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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony T99

 Galaxy Camera T99 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 T99 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony T99

 Galaxy Camera T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the T99.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and T99.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony T99
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony T99
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony T99
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Other name Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $450 $179