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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung ST150F and Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 2 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST150F scores against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony T99

 ST150F T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST150F

 T99 ST150F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony T99

 ST150F T99 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F has got outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F vs the T99.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and T99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony T99
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony T99
56
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony T99
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $179