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Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 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
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 and Sony T99, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and T99 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was brought out 4 years after the T99 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1 grades against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony T99

 NX1 T99 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2010More modern by 51 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung NX1

 T99 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony T99

 NX1 T99 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 vs the T99.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and T99 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and T99.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will resolve more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count excellent (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony T99
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-15 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,500 $179