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Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 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
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST93 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was unveiled 10 months after the T99 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST93 grades versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony T99

 ST93 T99 
RevealedApril 2011July 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung ST93

 T99 ST93 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony T99

 ST93 T99 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST93 and the T99.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and T99.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ST93 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T99 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
27
MP count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
Sony T99 Landscape photography features
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony T99
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-20 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 121 grams (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 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
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $179