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Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
Sony T99
(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
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung PL200 versus Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced within a month of the T99 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the PL200 matches up versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony T99

 PL200 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung PL200

 T99 PL200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony T99

 PL200 T99 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the PL200 and the T99.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and T99.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
Sony T99 Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
37
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
Sony T99 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony T99
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-21 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $179