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Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX210 vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was revealed 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX210 scores against the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony T99

 NX210 T99 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung NX210

 T99 NX210 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony T99

 NX210 T99 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 and the T99.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and T99.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX210 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger NX210 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Sony T99 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony T99
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good MP (20MP)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Sony T99 Vlogging information
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony T99
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $625 $179