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Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
Sony T99
(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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Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung TL210 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL210 was revealed 6 months prior to the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL210 grades versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony T99

 TL210 T99 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Samsung TL210

 T99 TL210 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony T99

 TL210 T99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL210 and Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL210 versus the T99.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and T99.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Sony T99 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sony T99 Travel photography advice
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography details
Sony T99 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony T99
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also called as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 121 gr (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 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 SLB-07B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $179