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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung ST65 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was brought out 7 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST65 grades against the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony T99

 ST65 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST65

 T99 ST65 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony T99

 ST65 T99 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST65 and the T99.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and T99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ST65 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony T99
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony T99
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $179