Samsung NX300M vs Sony T99

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX300M and Sony T99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was revealed 2 years after the T99 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications 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 NX300M and Sony T99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M versus the T99.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and T99 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and T99.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher NX300M provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.