Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Samsung SL720 | Sony 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 |