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Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST700 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was unveiled 7 months later than the T99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST700 grades vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony T99

 ST700 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST700

 T99 ST700 

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony T99

 ST700 T99 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST700 and the T99.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and T99.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST700 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
Portrait photography with Sony T99
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony T99
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
Sony T99 Sports photography details
27
decent MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography highlights
Sony T99 Travel photography highlights
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
Landscape photography with Sony T99
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony T99
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 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 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $179