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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was brought out around the same time to the T99 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ35W grades against the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony T99

 HZ35W T99 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung HZ35W

 T99 HZ35W 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony T99

 HZ35W T99 
RevealedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W versus the T99.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and T99.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony T99
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also called WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum 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
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $179