Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
(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
- Revealed July 2010
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony T99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Galaxy NX was announced 2 years after the T99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony T99
Galaxy NX | T99 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
T99 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony T99
Galaxy NX | T99 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the T99.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and T99 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and T99.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-20 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495g (1.09 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 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 life | 440 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,300 | $179 |