Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50
(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
- Released July 2010

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TL100 was launched 18 months earlier than the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TL100 matches up versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL100 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony T99
TL100 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL100
T99 | TL100 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony T99
TL100 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL100 compared to the T99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL100 and T99.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony T99 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Otherwise known as | ST50 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $22 | $179 |