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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 PL210 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was brought out 7 months after the T99 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PL210 matches up vs the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony T99

 PL210 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung PL210

 T99 PL210 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony T99

 PL210 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL210 and the T99.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and T99.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer PL210 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony T99
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $179