Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Announced July 2010
Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST100 matches up vs the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony T99
ST100 | T99 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST100
T99 | ST100 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony T99
ST100 | T99 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST100 and the T99.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and T99.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $179 |