Samsung NX300 vs Sony T99

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.