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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was revealed 11 months earlier than the T99 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL720 matches up versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony T99

 SL720 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung SL720

 T99 SL720 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony T99

 SL720 T99 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL720 against the T99.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and T99.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (168 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (168 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony T99
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also referred to as PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-14 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
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 Overall 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 SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $179