Samsung NX1000 vs Sony T99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was revealed 22 months later than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX1000 matches up against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX1000 vs the T99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and T99.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX1000 provides an edge in sensor tech.