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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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 SL202 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung SL202 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was released 16 months before the T99 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL202 grades vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony T99

 SL202 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung SL202

 T99 SL202 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony T99

 SL202 T99 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL202 and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL202 vs the T99.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and T99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Sony T99
25
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony T99
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
Sony T99 Vlogging features
27
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony T99
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Other name PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $179