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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • 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 SH100 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was announced 6 months later than the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SH100 scores vs the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony T99

 SH100 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung SH100

 T99 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony T99

 SH100 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SH100 vs the T99.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and T99.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony T99
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SH100
Sports photography with Sony T99
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony T99
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4230 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 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 feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $179