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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(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
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
  • Released July 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony T99

 TL100 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL100

 T99 TL100 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony T99

 TL100 T99 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL100
Street photography with Sony T99
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL100
Travel photography with Sony T99
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
Sony T99 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony T99
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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