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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 6 months prior to the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST80 matches up vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony T99

 ST80 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST80

 T99 ST80 

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony T99

 ST80 T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST80 versus the T99.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
62
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony T99
39
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony T99
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $179