Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Updated by Samsung NX500
(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
Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX300 was announced 3 years after the T99 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX300 scores vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony T99
NX300 | T99 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Clearer display (+538k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung NX300
T99 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony T99
NX300 | T99 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 vs the T99.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and T99 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and T99.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NX300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-11-24 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 768k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 sync | 1/180s | - |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $750 | $179 |