Samsung PL120 vs Sony T99
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Announced July 2010
Samsung PL120 vs Sony T99 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung PL120 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PL120 was revealed 7 months later than the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL120 scores versus the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony T99
PL120 | T99 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung PL120
T99 | PL120 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony T99
PL120 | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the T99.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL120 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and T99.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher PL120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Retail price | $150 | $179 |