Samsung ST90 vs Sony T99
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Announced July 2010
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The following is a thorough review of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST90 was launched 7 months after the T99 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST90 scores vs the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony T99
| ST90 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST90
| T99 | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony T99
| ST90 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 has external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST90 compared to the T99.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and T99 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and T99.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ST90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | - | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $150 | $179 |