Samsung ST30 vs Sony T99

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.