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Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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 NX11 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony T99, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close but the NX11 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was manufactured 6 months later than the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX11 scores versus the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony T99

 NX11 T99 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung NX11

 T99 NX11 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony T99

 NX11 T99 
RevealedDecember 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX11 against the T99.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and T99 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and T99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography details
Sony T99 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sony T99
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T99 Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony T99
24
includes face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (499g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony T99
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $626 $179