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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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 HZ10W vs Sony T99 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 14 months prior to the T99 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ10W grades against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony T99

 HZ10W T99 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung HZ10W

 T99 HZ10W 
IntroducedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony T99

 HZ10W T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W and the T99.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and T99.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
31
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (249g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony T99
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also called as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $179