Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched 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
- Revealed July 2010

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST600 was brought out 6 months before the T99 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST600 grades against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony T99
ST600 | T99 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST600
T99 | ST600 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony T99
ST600 | T99 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Samsung ST600 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST600 vs the T99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and T99.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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 | SLB07 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $330 | $179 |