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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • 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 ST6500 vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was revealed 7 months later than the T99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST6500 scores versus the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony T99

 ST6500 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST6500

 T99 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony T99

 ST6500 T99 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony T99 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 and the T99.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ST6500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
Sony T99 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony T99
32
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony T99
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $179