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Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and T99 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 3 years after the T99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX mini grades against the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony T99

 NX mini T99 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2010More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung NX mini

 T99 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony T99

 NX mini T99 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini against the T99.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and T99.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail having its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer NX mini will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Sony T99
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (196g)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
lighter than others in class (196g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony T99
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 650 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $530 $179