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Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL205 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the T99 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL205 scores vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Sony T99

 TL205 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL205

 T99 TL205 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Sony T99

 TL205 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL205 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL205 and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TL205 compared to the T99.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL205 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL205 and T99.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony T99 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (177g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Sony T99
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL205
Travel photography with Sony T99
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T99 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (177g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung TL205 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Sony T99
 Samsung TL205Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL205 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also called PL100 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $179