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Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and T99 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was launched 7 months after the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST30 scores against the T99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony T99

 ST30 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST30

 T99 ST30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony T99

 ST30 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 has got outer dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST30 versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST30 vs the T99.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and T99 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and T99.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony T99 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ST30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (87g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
Sony T99 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST30
Travel photography with Sony T99
65
lighter than competitors (87g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
31
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST30
Vlogging with Sony T99
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony T99
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87g (0.19 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $55 $179